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Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon

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Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon runs at 165 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of D major. It is built on 3 chords — D, G, A. Released in 1980.

✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →

Time For Me To Fly — REO Speedwagon
Tempo 165 or 82 half-time
Key D major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 3:40 runtime
Released 1980 Rock
Chords 3 shapes below
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🎚 Tuning: This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.
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What to watch for

Only 3 chord shapes here — get each one clean on its own before worrying about switching between them at tempo.

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This song sits at 165 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.

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Frequently asked questions

What key is Time For Me To Fly in?

Time For Me To Fly is in D major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is Time For Me To Fly?

Time For Me To Fly runs at 165 BPM (or 82 half-time).

What chords does Time For Me To Fly use?

Time For Me To Fly is built on 3 chords: D, G, A.

What tuning is Time For Me To Fly in?

This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.