What key is "Turn! Turn! Turn!" in?

"Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Turn! Turn! Turn!" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Turn! Turn! Turn!" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Turn! Turn! Turn!"?

This arrangement of "Turn! Turn! Turn!" uses 8 chords: C, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, Em7, F, G, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Turn! Turn! Turn!" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Byrds can I play here?

Try "EIGHT MILES HIGH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

To ev ’ry (C)thing (F)(turn, (Em)turn, (Dm)turn) There (C)is a sea son (F)(turn, (Em)turn, (Dm)turn) (F)And a (G)time for ev ’ry (Dm)pur pose (G)un der (C)heav en.

A time to be (G7)born, a time to (C)die; a (C)time to (G7)plant, a time to (C)reap; a time to (G7)kill, a time to (C)heal; a time to (G)laugh, a time

to (C)weep.

To (Dm)ev ’ry (C)thing (F)(turn, (Em)turn, (Dm)turn) There (C)is a sea son (F)(turn, (Em)turn, (Dm)turn) (F)And a (G)time for ev ’ry (Dm)pur pose (G)un der (C)heav en.

A time to build (G7)up, a time to break (C)down; a time to (G7)dance, a time to (C)mourn;

a (G7)time to cast a way (C)stones, a time to (G)gath (F)er (Em7)stones

(Dm)to (C)geth er.

A time of (G7)love, a time of (C)hate; a time of (G7)war, a time of (C)peace; a time a (G7)time you may em (C)brace, a time to (F)re frain I swear from not em (F)brac ing.

A time to (G7)gain, a time to (C)lose; a time to (G7)rend, a time to (C)peace; a time a (G7)love, a time to (C)hate; a time for (F)peace, frain I swear from not em (F)brac ing.

(C)heav en.

Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

What key is "Turn! Turn! Turn!" in?: "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Turn! Turn! Turn!" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Turn! Turn! Turn!" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Turn! Turn! Turn!"?: This arrangement of "Turn! Turn! Turn!" uses 8 chords: C, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, Em7, F, G, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Turn! Turn! Turn!" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Byrds can I play here?: Try "EIGHT MILES HIGH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.