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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Time Is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones: 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 Bb, 70 BPM.

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

About “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 there a karaoke version of "Time Is On My Side" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time Is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones. 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 Is On My Side" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Is On My Side" 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.