Too Much Time On My Hands

by Styx
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Lyrics

Yeah, I’m

Yeah, I’m (D7)sit tin’ on this bar stool talk in’ like a damn fool.

Got the twelve o’ clock news blues.

And I’ve giv en up hope for the af ter noon soaps and a bot tle of cold brew.

Is it an y won der I’m not (D)cra zy?

Is it an y won der I’m sane at all?

Well, I’m (D7)sit tin’ on this bar stool talk in’ like a damn fool.

Got the twelve o’ clock news blues.

And I’ve giv en up hope for the af ter noon soaps and a bot tle of cold brew.

Is it an y won der I’m not (D)cra zy?

Is it an y won der I’m sane at all?

Well, I’m

Is it an y won der I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands?

It’s tick ing a way with my san i ty.

I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands.

It’s hard to be lieve such a ca lam i ty.

I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands, and it’s (A)tick in’ a way, tick in’ a way from me.

(Too much time on my hands.) It’s t t t t tick (Too in’ a way.

on my hands.) I don’t know what to (Bm7)do with my self.

on my (Em)hands.)

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (A)hands.

Now I’m a hands.)

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

Too much time on my hands.

Too much time on my...

Too Much Time On My Hands — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Too Much Time On My Hands" by Styx: 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Too Much Time On My Hands”

What key is "Too Much Time On My Hands" by Styx played in?
Too Much Time On My Hands is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Much Time On My Hands"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Too Much Time On My Hands" 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 "Too Much Time On My Hands"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Too Much Time On My Hands"?
"Too Much Time On My Hands" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Too Much Time On My Hands"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D7, Em, +2 more.
What other songs by Styx can I play here?
Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Too Much Time On My Hands" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Too Much Time On My Hands" by Styx. 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 "Too Much Time On My Hands" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Too Much Time On My Hands" 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.