Other arrangements of Time Passages
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Time Passages" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Time Passages”
- Why does "Time Passages" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Time Passages".
- What key is "Time Passages" by Al Stewart played in?
- Time Passages is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Time Passages"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Time Passages" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Time Passages"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Time Passages"?
- "Time Passages" was originally performed by Al Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Time Passages"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb, Cb, Cm, Eb, F, Gm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Al Stewart can I play here?
- Try "YEAR OF THE CAT", "Year Of The Cat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Time Passages"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Time Passages".
- Can I see all the notes in "Time Passages"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 100 BPM.
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