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 simplified for beginners.

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.

Time — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Time" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 168 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(D)Time, (G)where did you (D)go? I’m (G)Why did you (D)leave (A)me (Bm7)here a lone? (D)Wait, (G)don’t go so (D)fast. I’m (G)miss ing the (D)mo (A)ments (Bm7)as they pass. Now I’ve (Em7)looked in the (G)mir ror and the (D)world’s get ting (A)clear er. So, (Em9)wait for (D)me this (D)time. I’m (D)down, I’m (G)down on my (D)knees. I’m (G)beg ging for (D)all (A)your (Bm7)sym pa thy. But (D)you, (I’m (A)just an il lu sion) you (G)don’t seem to (D)care. (I (A)wish that I (Bm7)could.) I’m (G)You hum ble (D)peo (A)ple (Gsus2)ev ’ry (D)where. (I (A)don’t mean to hurt you.) those days.) I’ve (Em7)looked in the (G)mir ror and the (D)world’s get ting (A)clear er. I’ll (Em7)take what you (G)give me. Please (D)know that I’m (A)learn ing. So, (Em9)wait for (D)me this (D)time. I should ’ve known (D)bet ter. And I should n’t have (D)wast ed those days and af ter (D)noons and morn ings. I (G)threw them all a (Asus)way. (D)time, (G)this (D)time, (G)this time, (G)this (D)time. (Bm7)Oh, (G)this time, (G)this (CN.C.)time.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 168 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Chantal Kreviazuk

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How to Play "Time" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.