Time

by Alan Parsons Project
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Lyrics

Time,

flow ing like a (Cm6)riv er;

(Eb)time,

beck on ing me.

(Adim)Who knows when (Bb)we shall meet

a (Bbm)gain

if ev er.

But (Eb)time

keeps flow ing like a (Cm6)riv er

to the (Eb)sea.

(Eb)Good bye, my love,

may be for for (Cm6)ev er.

(Eb)Good bye, my love,

the tide waits for (Cm6)me.

(Adim)Who knows when (Bb)we shall meet

a (Bbm)gain

if ev er.

But (Eb)time

keeps flow ing like a (Cm6)riv er

(on and on)

to the (Eb)sea,

to the sea,

’til it’s gone

for ev er,

(Db)gone

for ev er,

(Abm)gone

for ev er

(Eb)more.

(Eb)Good bye, my friends,

may be for for (Cm6)ev er.

(Eb)Good bye, my friends,

the stars wait for (Cm6)me.

(Adim)Who knows when (Bb)we shall meet

a (Bbm)gain

if ev er.

But (Eb)time

keeps flow ing like a (Cm6)riv er

(on and on)

to the (Eb)sea,

to the sea,

’til it’s gone

for ev er,

(Db)gone

for ev er,

(Abm)gone

for ev er

(Eb)more.

For (Db)ev er more.

Time by Alan Parsons Project

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Time”

What key is "Time" in?
"Time" by Alan Parsons Project is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Time" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Time"?
This arrangement of "Time" uses 14 chords: Ab, Abm, Adim, Bb, Bbm, Bdim, C, Cm6, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Time" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.