What key is "Time Out Of Mind" in?

"Time Out Of Mind" by Steely Dan is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Time Out Of Mind" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Time Out Of Mind" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Time Out Of Mind" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?

Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Son, you’d bet ter be (Abmaj9)read y (Gm7)for (Fmaj9)love

(Fmaj9)on this glo ry day.

This is your (Abmaj9)chance to (Gm7)be (Fmaj9)lieve

(Fmaj9)what I’ve got to say.

Keep your (Abmaj9)eyes (Gm7)on the (Fmaj9)sky.

Put a (Abmaj9)dol lar (Gm7)in the (Fmaj9)kit ty.

Don’t the (Abmaj9)moon (Gm7)look (Fmaj9)pret ty.

To (Fm7)night when (Ebmaj7)I (Dm7)chase the (Cm11)drag on,

the (Fm7)wa ter (Ebmaj7)may (Dm7)change to (Cm11)cher ry wine and the (Fm7)sil ver (Ebmaj7)will (Dm7)turn to (Cm11)gold.

Time (Bbmaj9)out of mind.

Time out of mind.

I am hold ing the mys (Abmaj9)ti (Gm7)cal (Fmaj9)sphere.

It’s di rect from La sa, where peo ple are (Abmaj9)roll ing (Gm7)in the (Fmaj9)snow,

far from the world we know.

Chil dren, we (Abmaj9)have it (Gm7)right (Fmaj9)here.

It’s the (Abmaj9)light (Gm7)in my (Fmaj9)eyes.

It’s per (Abmaj9)fec tion (Gm7)and (Fmaj9)grace.

It’s the (Abmaj9)smile (Gm7)on my (Fmaj9)face.

To (Fm7)night when (Ebmaj7)I (Dm7)chase the (Cm11)drag on,

the (Fm7)wa ter (Ebmaj7)may (Dm7)change to (Cm11)cher ry wine and the (Fm7)sil ver (Ebmaj7)will (Dm7)turn to (Cm11)gold.

Time (Bbmaj9)out of mind.

Time out of mind.

Chil dren we

Time Out Of Mind by Steely Dan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Time Out Of Mind”

What key is "Time Out Of Mind" in?: "Time Out Of Mind" by Steely Dan is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Time Out Of Mind" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Time Out Of Mind" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Time Out Of Mind" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?: Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.