Time In A Bottle

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

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

(A7)is to (Dm)save ev ’ry (Dm7)day till e (Bb)ter ni ty (Gm7)pass then es a (Dm)way just to (Gm6)spend them with (A7)you.

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

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

(A7)is I’d (Dm)save ev ’ry (Dm7)day like a (Bb)treas ure and (Gm7)pass then es a (Dm)gain I would (Gm6)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)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 (Gm6)an swered by (A7)you.

But there

Time In A Bottle — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Time In A Bottle" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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About “Time In A Bottle”

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 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time In A Bottle" 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 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 chords are used in "Time In A Bottle"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Bb, D, D6, Dm, Dm6, Dm7, +6 more.
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.

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