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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Time”
- Can I play "Time" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Time"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Time" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Time"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.