What key is "Time After Time" in?

"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper is in the key of C with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.

Is "Time After Time" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_beginner. 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 After 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.

How long does it take to learn "Time After Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cyndi Lauper can I play here?

Try "ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT", "GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN", "Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)Ly in’ (C)in my (Dm)bed I (C)hear the (Dm)clock (C)tick and (Dm)think of (C)you,

(Dm)caught (C)up in (Dm)cir (C)cles con (Dm)fu (C)sion is (Dm)noth ing (C)new.

(F)Flash (G)back

(Em)warm (F)nights,

al most (F)left be (Em)hind.

(F)Suit (G)case of (Em)mem o (F)ries

time (F)af ter.

(Dm)Some (C)times you (Dm)pic ture (C)me.

I’m (Dm)walk (C)ing too (Dm)far a (C)head.

(Dm)You’re (C)call ing (Dm)to (C)me, I (C)can’t der hear what (Dm)you’ve O.

(C)said.

Then (F)you (G)say

(Em)go (F)slow.

I (F)fall be (Em)hind.

The (F)sec ond (Em)hand (F)un winds.

If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me,

time (G)af ter time.

If you fall, I will catch you; I’ll be wait ing,

time (G)af ter time.

If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me,

time (G)af ter time.

If you fall, I will catch you; I’ll be wait ing,

time (G)af ter time.

(Dm)Af (C)ter my (Dm)pic ture (C)fades and (Dm)dark (C)ness has (Dm)turned to (C)gray,

(Dm)watch (C)ing through (Dm)win (C)dows, you’re (C)can’t der hear what (Dm)I’m O.

(C)K.

Then (F)Se (G)crets

(Em)sto (F)len

from (F)deep in (Em)side.

The (F)drum beats (Em)out (F)of time.

If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me,

time (G)af ter time.

If you fall, I will catch you; I’ll be wait ing,

time (G)af ter time.

If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me,

time (G)af ter time.

If you fall, I will catch you; I’ll be wait ing,

time (G)af ter time.

Time (G)af ter time.

Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 116 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Time After Time”

What key is "Time After Time" in?: "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper is in the key of C with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
Is "Time After Time" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_beginner. 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 After 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.
How long does it take to learn "Time After Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cyndi Lauper can I play here?: Try "ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT", "GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN", "Hey Now (Girls Just Want To Have Fun)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.