Time Is Running Out

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Lyrics

I think I’m drown ing, as phy xi a ted, I wan na break this spell that you’ve cre (G)at ed.

You’re some thing beau ti ful, a con tra dic tion, I wan na play the game, I want the (G)fric tion.

(Am)You

will (B7)be

the (E7)death

of (F)me.

A yeah, (Am)you

will (B7)be

the (E7)death

of (F)me.

(F)Bu ry it,

I won’t let you (Am)bu ry it,

I won’t let you (F)smo ther it,

I won’t let you (Am)mur der it.

And our time is (F)run ning out,

our time is (Am)run ning out,

you can’t push it (F)un der ground,

you can’t stop it (Am)scream ing out.

I want ed free dom, bound and re strict ed, I tried to give you up, but I’m ad (G)dic ted.

Now that you know I’m trapped, sense of e la tion, you’d nev er dream of (F)break ing this fix (G)a tion.

(Am)You

will (B7)squeeze

the (E7)life

out of me.

And (F)Bu ry it,

I won’t you (Am)bu ry it,

I won’t let you (F)smo ther it,

I won’t let you (Am)mur der it.

And our time is (F)run ning out,

our time is (Am)run ning out,

you can’t push it (F)un der ground,

you can’t stop it (Am)scream ing out.

How did it come to (Dm)this?

Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Dm)yeah.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Dm)yeah.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Am)yeah, yeah.

Ooh, yeah, yeah.

(Am)you

will (B7)suck

the (E7)life

out of me.

Time Is Running Out — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Time Is Running Out" by Muse: 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Time Is Running Out”

What key is "Time Is Running Out" by Muse played in?
Time Is Running Out is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time Is Running Out"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time Is Running Out" 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 Running Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time Is Running Out"?
"Time Is Running Out" was originally performed by Muse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Muse can I play here?
Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Time Is Running Out" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time Is Running Out" by Muse. 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 Running Out" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 Running Out" 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.