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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "You've Got Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "You've Got Time" with hands-separate practice in B at 160 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "You've Got Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "You've Got Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "You've Got Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "You've Got Time" is in the key of B at 160 BPM.