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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Time Passages" by Al Stewart: 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 Eb, 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”
- What key is "Time Passages" by Al Stewart played in?
- Time Passages is arranged in the key of Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "Time Passages" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Time Passages" by Al Stewart. 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 Passages" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 Passages" 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.