This Time

by John Legend
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "This Time" by John Legend in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “This Time”

Can I learn "This Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Time" with hands-separate practice in F at 70 BPM.
What key is "This Time" by John Legend played in?
This Time is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Time"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "This Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Time"?
"This Time" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Time"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "This Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Time" is in the key of F at 70 BPM.