Time After Time

by Cyndi Lauper
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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 (G)af ter time.

Time (G)af ter time.

Time (G)af ter time.

Time After Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Time After Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Time After Time

Can I play "Time After Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Time After Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper played in?
Time After Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time After Time"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time After Time" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Time After Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time After Time"?
"Time After Time" was originally performed by Cyndi Lauper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Time After 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 After Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Time After 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 After Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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