Time After Time

by Cyndi Lauper
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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 (C)af ter (F)time.

Time After Time — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Time After Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Time After Time”

Where are the chord symbols for "Time After Time" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Time After Time" is in Bb.
What key is "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper played in?
Time After Time is arranged in the key of Bb 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time After Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Does "Time After Time" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Time After Time" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Time After Time"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.