No Time

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About No Time

"No Time" is a song by Canadian rock band The Guess Who. Composed by guitarist Randy Bachman and lead singer Burton Cummings, the song is basically a reverse Dear John letter stating, "No time left for you". There are two versions of the song. The original recording was done for The Guess Who's album Canned Wheat. But it is the re-recording (as featured on the American Woman album) that was released as a single and is the better-known version. This one is slightly faster in tempo and has the two verses transposed. The 1969 single peaked at No. 5 in the U. S., and was the third in a string of million-selling singles that all hit No. 1 in Canada for The Guess Who. This song was used in the movie Pirates of Silicon Valley. 


Year:
1970
3:50
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(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you) 

Time, time, time, time, time

No time for a gentle rain
No time for my watch and chain
No time for revolving doors
No time for the killin' floor
No time for the killin' floor
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you) 

No time for a summer friend
No time for the love you send
Seasons change and so did I
You need not wonder why
You need not wonder why
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you) 

No time for a summer friend
No time for the love you send
Seasons change and so did I
You need not wonder why
You need not wonder why
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time) No time, no time, no time, no time
No no no time, no no time, no time, no time
I got, got, got, got no time
I got, got, got, got no time for you, woman
I got no time for you, woman
I got no time for your stupid games anymore
No, no
I got no time for you, woman, no
I got no time for hangin' around
For gettin' stepped on
For gettin' pushed around, woman
I got no time for hangin' around them kind of things

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The Guess Who

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, they also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Several former members of The Guess Who, notably Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (of Bachman–Turner Overdrive), have also found considerable success outside the band. more »

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Written by: Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"No Time" is a track by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who and featured Randy Bachman as the lead guitarist. It was initially released on their 1969 album "Canned Wheat."
Chart Success
The song was very successful on the charts, reaching number 1 in Canada and number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Composition
"No Time" is a pioneering song in rock music for its heavy guitar and drum work. Bachman's iconic guitar solo is one of the highlights of the track.
Band Lineup
At the time of the song's release, The Guess Who consisted of Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson.
Different Versions
Two versions of "No Time" exist - the original version from the "Canned Wheat" album and a slightly edited re-recording that appeared on their 1970 album "American Woman."
Song Meaning
The song discusses the pressures of being on the road and touring, symbolized by the repeated phrase "No time left for you."
Popular Culture
"No Time" has been used in numerous movies and TV shows. It was featured in 2004's "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" and 2007's "Superbad."
Randy Bachman's Transition
The song was one of the last major hits for The Guess Who before Randy Bachman left the band in May 1970 to form Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Certification
"American Woman," the album with the popular version of "No Time," achieved multi-platinum status in the U.S. and Canada, and "No Time" played a significant role in its success.
Recommended by Rolling Stone
The song was included in the 10 songs Rolling Stone magazine recommended to download in 2009 when discussing The Guess Who's five-decade career.

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