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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "You've Got Time" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor. 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 "You've Got Time" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, 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 "You've Got Time" 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.