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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Time" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Time" is in the key of D at 104 BPM.
- What chords are in "Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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