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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Time Passages" 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 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”
- Can I play "Time Passages" 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 Passages" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Time Passages"?
- 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 Passages" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Time Passages"?
- 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 Passages" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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