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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Time" by Hootie & The Blowfish 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 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 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 D at 104 BPM.
- 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 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 D at 104 BPM.
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