(Ab)It was (Bb)late in De cem ber.
Now, The (Ab)sky turned to snow.
The All ’round, the day and was (Cm)go ing (Bb)down (Ab)slow.
Night, like a (Bb)riv er, be (Ab)gin ning to flow.
Well, it’s I felt the beat of my mind (Bb)go (Ab)drift ing in to (Eb)time (Bb)pas sag es.
Years some go fall ing in the (F)fad ing light.
(Eb)Time (Bb)pas sag es.
Buy me a tick et on the (Gm)last train (Bb)home to night.
Well, (Bb)I’m not the kind ing.
Now, to (Ab)live in the past.
They’re years run too short thing.
the (Cm)days ing (Bb)too (Ab)fast.
The things you (Bb)lean on are (Ab)things that don’t last.
You it’s just now and then but my line (Bb)gets (Ab)cast in to these (Eb)time (Bb)pas sag es.
There’s know thing back there that you (F)left be hind.
Oh, (Eb)time (Bb)pas sag es.
Buy me a tick et on the (Gm)last train (Bb)home to night.
Well,
Hear the ech oes and (Abm6)feel your self start ing to turn.
Don’t know why you should feel that there’s some thing to learn.
It’s just a game that you play.
(Ab)Well, the
Time Passages by Al Stewart
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Time Passages”
- What key is "Time Passages" in?
- "Time Passages" by Al Stewart is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Time Passages" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Time Passages" 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.
- What chords are used in "Time Passages"?
- This arrangement of "Time Passages" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, Cb, Cm, Eb, F, Gm, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Time Passages" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Al Stewart can I play here?
- Try "YEAR OF THE CAT", "Year Of The Cat". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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