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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Time" by Hootie & The Blowfish: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time" by Hootie & The Blowfish. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.