Who Knows Where The Time Goes

by Judy Collins
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Lyrics

A cross the morn ing sky

all the birds are (Eb)leav

leav (Ab)ing.

Ah, how can they (Ab)know be it’s time for (Eb)them to go?

Be fore the (Gm7)win ter fire,

we’ll still no be (Gm7)dream ing,

I do not count the (Eb)time.

(Bb)Who knows (Ab)where the time (Eb)goes,

who knows (Fm)where the (Ab)time

(Eb)goes?

And Sad de sert ed shore

your fick le friends (Eb)are

leav (Ab)ing,

ah, but then you (Ab)know be it’s time for (Eb)them to go.

But I will (Gm7)still be here,

I have birds thought (Gm7)of leav

I do not count the (Eb)time.

(Bb)Who knows (Ab)where the time (Eb)goes,

who knows (Fm)where the (Ab)time

(Eb)goes?

Who Knows Where The Time Goes by Judy Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Who Knows Where The Time Goes”

What key is "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" in?
"Who Knows Where The Time Goes" by Judy Collins is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" 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 "Who Knows Where The Time Goes"?
This arrangement of "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" uses 8 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Eb, Fm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?
Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "SINCE YOU'VE ASKED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.