What key is "This Time" in?

"This Time" by John Legend is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "This Time" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "This Time" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "This Time"?

This arrangement of "This Time" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "This Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by John Legend can I play here?

Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ran in to you yes ter day;

mem o ries rushed through my brain.

It’s start ing to hit me, I’m (Bb)now you’re not with me.

I real ize I made a mis take.

I thought that I need ed some space,

but I just let love go to (Eb)waste.

It’s so cry stal clear now that (Bb)I need you here now.

I’ve got ta get you back to day.

This time I want it (Bb)all.

This time I want it (F)all.

I’m show ing you all the (C)cards,

giv ing you all my heart.

This time I’ll take the (Bb)chance.

This time I’ll be your (F)man.

I can be all you (C)need.

This time it’s all of me.

I hit the bar ev ’ry night

look ing to score a good time.

It’s not like I planned it.

I’m (Bb)left emp ty hand ed ’cause I’m still a lone in my mind.

Now, what will it take to feel right?

but Can I come see you to (Eb)night?

Is there some one new now?

that (Bb)What can I do now, ’cause I need you back by my side.

This time I want it (Bb)all.

This time I want it (F)all.

I’m show ing you all the (C)cards,

giv ing you all my heart.

This time I’ll take the (Bb)chance.

This time I’ll be your (F)man.

I can be all you (C)need.

This time it’s all of me.

(C)need.

This time it’s all of me.

Last time I was n’t sure.

This time I will give you more.

I’m more ma ture; I’ll show you.

Last time I did n’t know.

I messed up when I let you go.

I need you; don’t say no.

Ly ing a lone in this room,

all that is miss ing is you.

Pick up the phone.

(Bb)Won’t you come home?

(C)need.

This time it’s all of me.

All

of me.

Yeah, ooh.

This Time by John Legend

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “This Time”

What key is "This Time" in?: "This Time" by John Legend is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "This Time" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "This Time" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "This Time"?: This arrangement of "This Time" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "This Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?: Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.