You've Got Time

by Regina Spektor
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Lyrics

The (B5)an i mals, the an i mals, (A5)trapped, trapped, trapped till the (B5)cage is full.

The cage is full; stay a wake.

(A5)In the dark, (B5)count mis takes.

The light was off, but now it’s on, (A5)search ing un der ground for a (B5)bit ter song.

The sun is out; the day is new, and (A5)ev ’ry one is wait ing, wait ing on you.

And (G5)you’ve

(D)got

(D5)time.

And (G5)you’ve

(D)got

(D5)time.

(G)Think of all the roads;

(G)think of all their (Bm)cross ings.

(G)Tak ing steps is eas y; stand ing (D)still is hard.

Re mem ber all their (Bm)fac es, re (G)mem ber all their (Bm)voic es.

(G)Ev ’ry thing is (D)dif f’rent

the sec ond (D)time a (Bm)round.

The

And (G5)you’ve

(F#5)got

(D5)time.

You've Got Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You've Got Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You've Got Time”

Can I play "You've Got Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You've Got Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor played in?
You've Got Time is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You've Got Time"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You've Got Time" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "You've Got Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You've Got Time"?
"You've Got Time" was originally performed by Regina Spektor. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You've Got Time"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Apow, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, Cpow, D, D6, Dpow, +7 more.
What other songs by Regina Spektor can I play here?
Try "FIDELITY", "DANCE ANTHEM OF THE 80'S", "EET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "You've Got Time"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You've Got Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "You've Got Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You've Got Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.