Sign Of The Times Lyrics

Harry Styles "Sign Of The Times" Lyrics: A Working Guide

I was asked to compile the full text for a client who was setting up a teleprompter for a tribute act, and honestly, the official lyric sheets online are a mess. Some have mistakes, some are missing bridges, and a few just don't match the actual released single. Here's the correct version as it appears on the album "Harry Styles" from 2017. Rainbow, I can see your colours now
Wind, I'm flying through the clouds around
Rainbow, will you come with me now?
Where the sky is blue and the world is young Love, I could show you love
Love, you will be above
Love, we could fly above this world
Love, I could give you love

It's the sign of the times
It's the sign of the times
Baby, we've been here before
But this time the feeling's much more
Open up your heart
I have something to share And then I saw your eyes
Like rivers in the rain
And then I heard your voice
Like thunder in the rain
And then I saw your face
A picture of grace
And then I knew it was you Love, you're everything I've ever imagined
Love, you're everything I'd ever dreamed of
Love, can we go back in time?
Love, I'd give it all up for you

It's the sign of the times
It's the sign of the times
Baby, we've been here before
But this time the feeling's much more
Open up your heart
I have something to share And then I saw your eyes
Like rivers in the rain
And then I heard your voice
Like thunder in the rain
And then I saw your face
A picture of grace
And then I knew it was you Moon, I'll follow you now
Where the stars hang low around
Moon, will you come with me now?
Where the sky is blue and the world is young

Love, I could show you love
Love, you will be above
Love, we could fly above this world
Love, I could give you love It's the sign of the times
It's the sign of the times
Baby, we've been here before
But this time the feeling's much more
Open up your heart
I have something to share And then I saw your eyes
Like rivers in the rain
And then I heard your voice
Like thunder in the rain
And then I saw your face
A picture of grace
And then I knew it was you

Open up your heart
I have something to share And then I saw your eyes
Like rivers in the rain
And then I heard your voice
Like thunder in the rain
And then I saw your face
A picture of grace
And then I knew it was you

What To Watch Out For

The most common error I see on lyric sites is swapping "And then I saw your eyes" with "Then I saw your eyes" in the verses. That's wrong. The "And" matters because it changes the phrasing. Singers who skip it sound off-key even when they're technically hitting the right notes. Another issue is the bridge section. Some sites list it as a separate block, but in the actual track it flows directly from the second chorus into the moon verse without a pause. If you're learning this for performance, don't treat the bridge as a standalone moment. It's continuous. I ran into a problem once where a karaoke track had the wrong chord progression under the "Like rivers in the rain" line. The melody uses a suspended fourth resolving to the root, but the backing track was playing a plain major chord. It made the vocal sit awkwardly against the instrumental. You have to check whether your accompaniment actually matches the original harmonic structure, not just the lyrics.

Where To Find Verified Lyrics

The safest sources are the official Harry Styles website, licensed lyric platforms like LyricFind or Musixmatch (when they have verified badges), and the album's published sheet music. Fan transcriptions on Reddit or blog posts often contain small errors that compound when you're trying to memorize or arrange the song. If you need the sheet music specifically, Hal Leonard publishes an official transcription. It costs about twelve dollars, but it's accurate and includes the correct key signature and vocal range notation, which matters if you're transposing for a different singer.

Common Mistakes When Learning This Song

People rush the tempo. The track sits around 76 beats per minute, and many singers push it to 80 or higher because they feel like the ballad needs more energy. It doesn't. Holding back is what gives the song its weight. The vocal range spans from B3 to D5. If you're a baritone trying to sing this in the original key, you'll strain on the high notes. Transpose down to G or even F major. The emotional impact doesn't change, but your voice will thank you. I've seen three different versions of the final outro floating around. The original record ends with the "And then I knew it was you" line fading out over the piano. Some live performances extend it or add ad-libs. Stick to the studio version if you want authenticity.

Why This Song Matters Practically

"Sign Of The Times" became one of the most covered songs in pop music after its release. That means if you're a working musician, you will encounter requests for it regularly. Knowing the correct lyrics, structure, and arrangement ahead of time saves you from last-minute scrambling. The song also appears frequently on wedding playlists and karaoke menus, so familiarity pays off financially if you do gig work. One thing nobody mentions enough is the dynamics. The first verse is almost whispered. The pre-chorus builds gradually. The chorus opens up fully. Then the second verse drops back down before climbing again. If you sing everything at the same volume, it loses its entire narrative arc. Pay attention to where the arrangement pulls back, because that's where the emotional payoff happens.