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(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.
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Time After Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Time After Time”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Time After Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Time After Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Time After Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.