Where Time Stands Still

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Where Time Stands Still" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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

About “Where Time Stands Still

Why does "Where Time Stands Still" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Where Time Stands Still".
What key is "Where Time Stands Still" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
Where Time Stands Still is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where Time Stands Still"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where Time Stands Still" 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 "Where Time Stands Still"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where Time Stands Still"?
"Where Time Stands Still" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where Time Stands Still"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bm7, C, C6, Cm6, D, D7, Em7, +3 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Where Time Stands Still"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Where Time Stands Still".
Can I see all the notes in "Where Time Stands Still"?
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 G at 80 BPM.

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