Other arrangements of Timing Is Everything
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When the (C)stars line up
and you (Am)catch a break,
(C)peo ple think you’re luck y, but you (Am)know it’s grace.
It can (F)hap pen too fast,
or a (G)lit tle too late.
Tim ing is (F)ev ’ry thing.
You know, I’ve (C)had ber close calls
when it (Am)could ’ve been me.
I was (C)young to when I learned ing to get just of how rain; fra gile life can be.
I lost I (F)friends of mine;
I guess it (G)was n’t my time.
Tim ing is (F)ev ’ry thing.
I (F)could ’ve been the child that God took home;
and I (F)would ’ve been one more un fin ished song.
And (Bb)when it seems the rhyme is hard to find,
that’s when one comes a long,
just in time.
Tim ing is (F)ev ’ry thing.
I re (C)had ber close day
when our (Am)eyes ’ve first met.
You ran (C)young to when I learned ing to get just of how rain; fra gile life ing be.
I lost I (F)held the door,
I you asked (G)was n’t my name.
Tim ing is (F)ev ’ry thing.
I (F)could ’ve been an oth er min ute late;
and you (F)nev er would ’ve crossed my path that day.
And (Bb)when it seems true love is hard to find,
that’s when one comes a long,
just in time.
Tim ing is (F)ev ’ry thing.
I re in time.
And some (C)times it real ly seems like it’s a (Am)mys ter y.
You can be (F)hurt by love,
or healed by the same.
Tim (F)ing is ev ’ry thing.
It can (F)hap pen too fast,
or a (G)lit tle too late.
Tim (F)ing is ev ’ry thing.
Timing Is Everything — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Timing Is Everything" by Trace Adkins: 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 C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Timing Is Everything”
- What key is "Timing Is Everything" by Trace Adkins played in?
- Timing Is Everything is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Timing Is Everything"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Timing Is Everything" 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 "Timing Is Everything"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Timing Is Everything"?
- "Timing Is Everything" was originally performed by Trace Adkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Timing Is Everything"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
- What other songs by Trace Adkins can I play here?
- Try "HONKY TONK BADONKADONK", "YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS", "LADIES LOVE COUNTRY BOYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Timing Is Everything" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Timing Is Everything" by Trace Adkins. 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 "Timing Is Everything" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Timing Is Everything" 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.