Where Time Stands Still

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Ba by, where’s that place where time (C)stands still?

I re mem ber like a (G)lov er can, but I for get it like a (C)leav er will.

It’s no place you can (Gmaj7)get to by your self; you’ve got to love some one and (G)they love you.

Time will stop for (C)noth ing else.

And (F)mem o ry plays tricks on us: this emp the more we cling, the less we trust.

And the (F)less we trust, the more we hurt, and as (Am)time goes on it just gets worse.

ter.

So ba by, where’s that (Gmaj7)place where time (C)stood still?

Is it un der glass in (G)side a frame?

Was it o ver when you (G)had your fill?

And (G)lov er can, but I for get it like a (G)leav er will.

It’s the first time that you (G)held my hand;

its the smell, and the (G)taste, and the fear, and the (Cm6)thrill.

It’s ev ’ry thing I (G)un der stand and all the things I nev er (G)will.

Where Time Stands Still by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Where Time Stands Still

What key is "Where Time Stands Still" in?
"Where Time Stands Still" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Where Time Stands Still" 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 "Where Time Stands Still" 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 "Where Time Stands Still"?
This arrangement of "Where Time Stands Still" uses 11 chords: Am, Bm7, C, C6, Cm6, D, D7, Em7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Where Time Stands Still" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
Try "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART", "WHY SHOULDN'T WE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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