Time

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

Time here

(Eb)all but means (Bb)noth ing, just (F)shad ows that move ’cross the wall.

(Gm9)They keep me (Gm9)com pa ny, (Eb)but they don’t ask of me, (F)they don’t say (Gm)noth ing at all.

And I need just a lit tle more si lence.

I need just a lit tle more time.

for (Gm9)You send your (Gm9)thieves to me, (Eb)si lent ly stalk ing me, drag ing ging me in to your war.

Would you (Gm9)give me no (Gm9)choice in this?

(Eb)I know you can’t re sist try ing to re o pen a sore.

Would you

Leave me be; I (Ebmaj7)don’t want to ar gue.

I (F)just get con fused and I (Cm7)come all un done.

And if I a gree, well, it’s just to ap pease you, ’cause (Bb)I don’t re mem ber what (Eb)we’re fight ing for.

You see (Gm9)love

a (Eb)tight, thorn y thread that you spin in a cir cle of gold.

To (Gm9)have me, to hold me, a (Eb)to ken for all to see, (F)cap tured to be yours a lone.

Time here

(Eb)all but means (Bb)noth ing, just (F)shad ows that move ’cross the wall.

(Gm9)They keep me (Gm9)com pa ny, (Eb)but they don’t ask of me, (F)they don’t say (Gm)noth ing at all.

Leave me be; I (Ebmaj7)don’t want to ar gue.

I (F)just get con fused and I (Cm7)come all un done.

And if I a gree, well, it’s just to ap pease you, ’cause (Bb)I don’t re mem ber what (Eb)we’re fight ing for.

Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Time" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 125 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Time”

Why does "Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Time".
What key is "Time" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Time is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time"?
"Time" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Time"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj, Ebmaj7, F, Gm, +1 more.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Time"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Time".
Can I see all the notes in "Time"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 125 BPM.