Time Out Of Mind

by Steely Dan
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Time Out Of Mind" by Steely Dan: 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 F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Time Out Of Mind”

What key is "Time Out Of Mind" by Steely Dan played in?
Time Out Of Mind is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time Out Of Mind"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Time Out Of Mind" 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 Out Of Mind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Time Out Of Mind"?
"Time Out Of Mind" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Time Out Of Mind" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time Out Of Mind" by Steely Dan. 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 Out Of Mind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 Out Of Mind" 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.