Other arrangements of Time Machine
Pick a learning view.
You lit the fi re, then drank the wa ter.
You slammed that door and left me stand ing all a lone.
We wrote a sto ry; we turned the pag es.
You changed the end, like ev ’ry bod y said you would.
I should a seen it com ing; it should a sent me run ning.
That’s what I get for lov ing you.
If I had a time ma chine, and if life was a mov ie scene, I’d re wind and I’d tell me, “Run!”
We were nev er meant to be, so if I had a time ma chine, I’d go back and I’d tell me, “Run!
Run!”
I got your let ters, I got your words.
ter.
I stacked them high, and lit ’em all and let ’em burn.
Your bro ken sto ries don’t mean a thing.
es.
You made that bed; like good luck fall ing back a sleep.
I should a seen it com ing; it should a sent me run ning.
That’s what I get for lov ing you.
If I had a time ma chine, and if life was a mov ie scene, I’d re wind and I’d tell me, “Run!”
We were nev er meant to be, so if I had a time ma chine, I’d go back and I’d tell me, “Run!
Run!”
Run!”
(Am)Oh, your (C)love, it got me (G)high er,
and it (Dm)drove me up (Dm6)the (Am)wall.
But the (Am)high er (C)up you’ll go, the (G)fur ther you will (D)fall.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
“Run!”
If I had a time ma chine, and if life was a mov ie scene, I’d re wind and I’d tell me, “Run!”
We were nev er meant to be, so if I had a time ma chine, I’d go back and I’d tell me, “Run!”
If I had a time ma chine, and if life was a mov ie scene, I’d re wind and I’d tell me, “Run!”
We were nev er meant to be, so if I had a time ma chine, I’d go back and I’d tell me, “Run!”
“Run!
Run!”
Time Machine — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Time Machine" 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 A, 95 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 Machine”
- Can I play "Time Machine" 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 Machine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Time Machine" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
- Time Machine is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time Machine"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Time Machine" 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 Machine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Time Machine"?
- "Time Machine" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Time Machine"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, D, Dm, Dm6, G, Gsus2.
- What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
- Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Time Machine"?
- 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 Machine" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Time Machine"?
- 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 Machine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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