A Time When
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A
There was
F#m
D Esus4 E
I just felt lonely
A
There was
F#m
D Esus4 E
I couldn't feel a thing
[Pre-Chorus]
Dadd9 E F#m
But then I saw You
Dadd9 E A/G D/F# A/E E
And You brought me healing oh - oh
[Chorus]
Aadd9 A/G
You were my light in my darkness
F#m7 E
My hope and my helping hand
A A/G
You were my peace and foundation
Dmaj7 E
The rock on which I stand
Bm A E A/E
I found myself in You
Bm A E Bm7 A E
I build my life on You
[Verse 2]
A
There was
F#m
A time when
D Esus4 E
Breathing was heavy oh
A
There was
F#m
A time when
D Esus4 E
I had many things to carry
[Pre-Chorus]
Dadd9 E F#m
But then I saw You
Dadd9 E A/G D/F# A/E E
And You brought me healing oh - oh
[Chorus]
Aadd9 A/G
You were my light in my darkness
F#m7 E
My hope and my helping hand
Aadd9 A/G
You were my light in my darkness
F#m7 E
My hope and my helping hand
A A/G
You were my peace and foundation
Dmaj7 E
The rock on which I stand
Bm A E A/E
I found myself in You
Bm A E Bm7 A E
I build my life on You
Bm7 A E Bm7 A E A
I build my life on You
How to play A Time When
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.