Time Is On My Side

by The Rolling Stones
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Lyrics

(Bb)Time

is on my (Eb)side.

(Bb)Time,

is on my (Eb)side.

Now, you were for (Dm)say ing (C7)that you want to be free,

but (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back, (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back, (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back to (F)me.

(Bb)Time

is on my (Eb)side.

(Bb)Time,

is on my (Eb)side.

You’re search ing the (Dm)good times, (C7)that but just wait and see,

but (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back, (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back, (F)you’ll come (Eb)run ning back to (F)me.

(F)me.

(Bb)Time, time, time is on my (Eb)side.

(Bb)Time, time, time is on my (Eb)side.

Time Is On My Side — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Time Is On My Side" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 70 BPM.

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

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About “Time Is On My Side”

Why does "Time Is On My Side" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Time Is On My Side".
What key is "Time Is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones played in?
Time Is On My Side 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 Is On My Side"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time Is On My Side" 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 Is On My Side"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time Is On My Side"?
"Time Is On My Side" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Time Is On My Side"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Time Is On My Side".
Can I see all the notes in "Time Is On My Side"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 70 BPM.