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(Em7)Time,
why you (D)pun ish me?
(Em7)Like a (D)wave crash ing in to the (D)shore,
you wash a (D)way my
(D)dreams.
(Em7)Time,
why you (D)walk a way?
(Em7)Like a (D)friend with some where to go,
you wash a (D)way my
(D)dreams.
you left me
cry in’.
(Em7)Can you (A)teach me ’bout to mor row and (G)all the pain and sor row,
(Em7)run in’ free?
(Em7)’Cause to mor row’s just an oth er day and I (A)don’t be lieve in (Em7)time.
(Em7)Time,
I (D)don’t un der (Em7)stand.
(Em7)Chil dren (D)kill in’ in (Em7)the street,
(Em7)dy in’ for the (D)col or of (Em7)a rag.
(Em7)Time,
I (D)don’t un der (Em7)stand.
(Em7)Chil dren (D)kill in’ in (Em7)the street,
(Em7)dy in’ for the (D)col or of (Em7)a rag.
(Em7)Can you (A)teach me ’bout to mor row and (G)all the pain and sor row,
(Em7)run in’ free?
(Em7)’Cause to mor row’s just an oth er day and I don’t be lieve in (Em7)time.
is wast in’, time is walk ing.
You ain’t no friend of mine.
I don’t know where I’m go ing.
I think I’m out of my (A)mind,
think in’ a bout (D)time.
And if I die to mor row, (Asus)yeah, just (A)lay me down to (Em7)sleep.
(Em7)Time is wast in’, time is walk ing.
You ain’t no friend of mine.
I don’t know where I’m go ing, I think I’m out of my (A)mind,
think in’ a bout (D)time.
Oo, (Em7)time,
why you (D)pun ish me?
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 D, 104 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 Hootie & The Blowfish played in?
- Time is arranged in the key of D 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 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "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 Hootie & The Blowfish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Hootie & The Blowfish can I play here?
- Try "HOLD MY HAND", "ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU", "LET HER CRY". 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.
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