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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Where Time Stands Still" by Mary Chapin Carpenter: 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 G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Where Time Stands Still" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Where Time Stands Still" by Mary Chapin Carpenter. 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 "Where Time Stands Still" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Where Time Stands Still" 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.