Time In A Bottle

by Jim Croce
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If (Dm)I could save (Dm(maj7))time in a (Dm7)bot tle,

the (Gm6)first thing that (Gm)I’d (A7)like (Gm7)to (A7)do

is to (Dm)save ev ’ry (Dm7)day ’til e (Bb)ter ni ty (Gm7)pass es a (Dm)way just to (E)spend them with (A7)you.

If (Dm)I could make (Dm(maj7))days last for (Dm7)ev er,

if (Gm6)words could make (Gm)wish (A7)es (Gm7)come (A7)true,

is I’d (Dm)save ev ’ry (Dm7)day like a (Bb)treas ure and (Gm7)then es a (Dm)gain I would (E)spend them with (A7)you.

If But there (D)nev er seems to (Dmaj7)be e nough time to (D6)do the things you (D)want to do once you (G)find them.

I’ve (D)looked a round e (Dmaj7)nough to know that (D6)you’re the one I (D)want to go through (G)time with.

If (Dm)I had a (Dm(maj7))box just for (Dm7)wish es

and (Gm6)dreams that had (Gm)nev (A7)er (Gm7)come (A7)true,

the (Dm)box would be (Dm7)emp ty ex (Bb)cept for the (Gm7)mem ’ry of (Dm)how they were (E)an swered by (A7)you.

But there

Time In A Bottle — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Time In A Bottle" 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, 135 BPM.

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About “Time In A Bottle”

Can I play "Time In A Bottle" 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 In A Bottle" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce played in?
Time In A Bottle 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 In A Bottle"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time In A Bottle" 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 In A Bottle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time In A Bottle"?
"Time In A Bottle" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Time In A Bottle"?
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 In A Bottle" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Time In A Bottle"?
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 In A Bottle" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.