Time And Tide

by Basia
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Lyrics

It’s hard (G)for me to stop my heart.

I Love nev er knows when the time is (F7)right.

I don’t want to (Em7)hurt an y bod y, (A7)but can't help lov in’ (D7)you.

I nev (G)er felt like this be fore.

I know this is spe cial, worth wait ing (F7)for.

Let life take its (Em7)course; that’s the on ly (A7)thing can't for us to (D7)do.

I

Oh.

We’ve got time, oh ba by, there’s no rush.

It’s gon na be a bet ter day for us.

Hang on, and I will wait for you.

Our love will (C)al ways stay as good as new.

Time and (Dm7)tide,

noth ing and (C)no one can stop us (F7)now.

For bet ter, for (Em7)worse this time I’m (A)sure

it’s gon na last.

Whoa, yeah,

yeah.

How can I stop my (Dm7)heart?

Love nev er (C)knows when the time is (F7)right.

We don’t want to (Em7)hurt an y bod y;

(A)don’t want to make them cry.

- ways stay as good as new.

It’s a mat ter of (Am7)time, on ly (Bm7)a mat ter of (Cmaj7)time; it’s (C)a mat ter of (G)time,

time and (Dm7)tide,

noth ing and (C)no one can stop us (F7)now.

For bet ter, for (Em7)worse this time I’m (A)sure

it’s gon na last.

Gon na last for ev er.

We’ve got time, oh ba by, there’s no rush.

It’s gon na be a bet ter day for us.

Hang on, and I will wait for you.

Time And Tide — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Time And Tide" 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Time And Tide

Can I play "Time And Tide" 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 And Tide" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Time And Tide" by Basia played in?
Time And Tide is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time And Tide"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time And Tide" 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 And Tide"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time And Tide"?
"Time And Tide" was originally performed by Basia. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Time And Tide"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D7, Dm7, +4 more.
What other songs by Basia can I play here?
Try "CRUISING FOR BRUISING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Time And Tide"?
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 And Tide" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Time And Tide"?
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 And Tide" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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