Other arrangements of Time
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Time" by Sarah McLachlan 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 Eb, 125 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Time”
- Can I learn "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 "Time" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 125 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "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 "Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "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. "Time" is in the key of Eb at 125 BPM.


