What A Time

by Julia Michaels
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I (G6)feel a lit tle nau seous and my (G6)hands are shak ing.

I guess I (G6)need you close (Fmaj7)by.

My (G6)throat is get ting dry just and my heart is rac ing.

I have n’t (G6)been by your (Fmaj7)side in (G6)a min ute, but (Fmaj7)I think (G6)a bout it some (C)times,

e ven though I (G6)know it’s not so (Fmaj7)dis tant.

Oh, no, I still (G6)want to rem i (C)nisce it.

I (G6)think of the night in the park; it was get (Fmaj7)ting dark and (G6)we stayed up for (C)ho urs.

What a time, what a time, what a time.

You (G6)clinged to my bod y like you (G6)want ed it for (C)ev er.

What a time, what a time, what a time for you and I.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

I (G6)know we did n’t end it and like (G6)we’re sup posed to,

and now we (G6)get a bit (Fmaj7)tense.

I (G6)won der if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts.

I know we (G6)did n’t make (Fmaj7)sense.

I (G6)ad mit it that (Fmaj7)I think (G6)a bout it some (C)times,

e ven though I (G6)know it’s not so (Fmaj7)dis tant.

Oh, no, I still (G6)want to rem i (C)nisce it.

I (G6)think of the night in the park; it was get (Fmaj7)ting dark and (G6)we stayed up for (C)ho urs.

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie.

You (G6)clinged to my bod y like you (G6)want ed it for (C)ev er.

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie for you and I.

What a lie, what a lie for you and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

What a time for you and I, yeah.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

I (G6)think of the night (G6)and I, for (Fmaj7)you (G6)and I,

for (Am)you (G6)and I, yeah.

What A Time β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"What A Time" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 134 BPM.

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

About β€œWhat A Time”

Why does "What A Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What A Time".
What key is "What A Time" by Julia Michaels played in?
What A Time 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 "What A Time"?
The arrangement plays at 134 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What A Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "What A Time"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What A Time"?
"What A Time" was originally performed by Julia Michaels. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What A Time"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, Fmaj7, G6. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Julia Michaels can I play here?
Try "ISSUES", "Issues", "Issues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "What A Time"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What A Time".
Can I see all the notes in "What A Time"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 134 BPM.

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