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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "You've Got Time"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "You've Got Time" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 160 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.