What key is "Time After Time" in?

"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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

(Gm)Ly in’ (F)in my (Gm)bed I (F)hear the (Gm)clock

(F)tick and (Gm)think of (F)you,

(Gm)caught (F)up in (Gm)cir (F)cles con (Gm)fu (F)sion is (Gm)noth ing (F)new.

(Bb)Flash (C)back (Am)warm (Bb)nights al most (C)left be (Am)hind.

(Bb)Suit (C)case of (Am)mem o (Bb)ries.

Time (Bb)af ter.

(Gm)Some

(F)times you (Gm)pic ture (F)me.

I’m (Gm)walk

(F)ing too (Gm)far a (C)head.

(Gm)You’re

(F)call ing (Gm)to

(F)me, I (F)can’t der hear what (Gm)you’ve O.

(F)said.

Then (Bb)you

(C)say (Am)go

(Bb)slow

I (C)fall be (Am)hind.

The (C7)sec ond (Am)hand un (Bb)winds.

If you’re (C)lost you can look and you (Dm)will find me,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you (C)fall, I will catch you; I’ll (Dm)be wait ing,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you’re (C)lost you can look and you (Dm)will find me,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you (C)fall, I will catch you; I’ll (Dm)be wait ing,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

(Gm)Af

(F)ter my (Gm)pic ture (F)fades and (Gm)dark

(F)ness has (Gm)turned to (C)gray,

(Gm)watch

(F)ing through (Gm)win

(F)dows, you’re (F)won der ing if (Gm)I’m O.

(F)K.

Then (Bb)Se (C)crets

(Am)sto (Bb)len

from (C)deep in (Am)side.

The (C7)drum beats (Am)out of (Bb)time.

If you’re (C)lost you can look and you (Dm)will find me,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you (C)fall, I will catch you; I’ll (Dm)be wait ing,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you’re (C)lost you can look and you (Dm)will find me,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

If you (C)fall, I will catch you; I’ll (Dm)be wait ing,

time (C)af ter (F)time.

(F)time.

Then (F)time.

Time (C)af ter (F)time.

Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Time After Time" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.