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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Time Is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Time Is On My Side" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Time Is On My Side" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 70 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Time Is On My Side"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Time Is On My Side" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Time Is On My Side"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Time Is On My Side" is in the key of Bb at 70 BPM.