Time For Me To Fly

by REO Speedwagon
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Lyrics

(D)I’ve been a round for you, You (A)been up and down for you; but (G)I just can’t get an y re lief.

I’ve swal lowed my pride

for you, to a feel lived and lied

for you; but (G)you still make me feel like a thief.

You got me (Asus)steal in’ your love

a way ’cause (G)you nev er (D)give

it;

e (Asus)peel in’ the years

a way and the (G)we can’t re (D)live

it.

(G)I make you (D)laugh,

and (G)you make me (D)cry.

I be lieve it’s time for me to fly.

(D)You said we’d work

it out.

You (A)said that you had

no doubt that (G)deep down we were real ly in love.

But I’m tired of hold

ing you, to a feel ing I know

is gone.

I (G)do be lieve that I’ve had e nough.

I’ve had e (Asus)nough of the false ness of a (G)worn out re (D)la tion;

e (Asus)nough of the jeal ous y and the (G)in tol er (D)a tion.

(G)I make you (D)laugh,

and (G)you make me (D)cry.

I be lieve it’s time for me to fly.

Time for me to fly.

I’ve got to set my self (D)free.

Time for me to fly.

That’s just how it’s (G)got to

(D)be.

I know it hurts to say good (Asus)bye,

but it’s time for me to fly.

It’s time for me to fly.

Time For Me To Fly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Time For Me To Fly" by REO Speedwagon: 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 D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Time For Me To Fly”

What key is "Time For Me To Fly" by REO Speedwagon played in?
Time For Me To Fly is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time For Me To Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time For Me To Fly" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Time For Me To Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time For Me To Fly"?
"Time For Me To Fly" was originally performed by REO Speedwagon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Time For Me To Fly"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Asus4, C, D, G.
What other songs by REO Speedwagon can I play here?
Try "CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING", "KEEP ON LOVING YOU", "TAKE IT ON THE RUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Time For Me To Fly" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time For Me To Fly" by REO Speedwagon. 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 For Me To Fly" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 For Me To Fly" 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.