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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Time Is On My Side" 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 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”

Can I play "Time Is On My Side" 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 Is On My Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Time Is On My Side"?
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 Is On My Side" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Time Is On My Side"?
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 Is On My Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.