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These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Only Time


"Only Time" by Enya is composed in the original key of A major. Released in 2000 as part of her album "A Day Without Rain," the song became one of Enya's most successful singles, reaching the top ten in several countries. Enya, the Irish singer-songwriter, composed and performed the song, known for her ethereal and atmospheric style. An interesting fact is that "Only Time" gained renewed popularity after the September 11 attacks in 2001, with its soothing melody providing comfort and solace to many during a time of tragedy. The melody features Enya's enchanting vocals layered over lush instrumentation, including piano, strings, and synthesizers, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere that captivates listeners.

Only Time - Enya

d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
Who can say where the road goes,
f d d (linked) d# d#
where the day flows ?
f d d#
Only time.

a#1 d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
And who can say if your love grows
f d d (linked) d# d#
as your heart chose
f d d#
Only time.

c d# f g
de da da day
c d# f c
de da da day
f f g
de da day

c d# f g a# c
de da da da da day
f (linked) g f d#
oh da day
f f f d# f g f f
de da da day da day

d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
Who can say why your heart sighs,
f d d (linked) d# d#
as your love flies ?
f d d#
Only time.

a#1 d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d# |And who can say why your heart cries
f d d (linked) d# d# |when your love lies ?
f d d#
Only time.

c d# f g
de da da day
c d# f c
de da da day
f f g
de da day

c d# f g a# c
de da da da da day
f (linked) g f d#
oh da day
f f f d# f g f f
de da da day da day

d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
Who can say when the roads meet
f d d (linked) d# d#
that love might be
f d d#
in your heart

a#1 d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
And who can say when the day sleeps
f d d (linked) d# d#
if the night keeps
f d d#
all your heart

d# d#
Night keeps
f d d#
all your heart

d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d#
Who can say if your love grows
f d d (linked) d# d#
as your heart chose
f d d#
only time

a#1 d# d# d# f d d (linked) d# d# |And who can say where the road goes
f d d (linked) d# d#
where the day flows
f d d#
only time

d# d#
Who knows
f d d#
only time

d# d#
Who knows
f d# d
only time