A Year At A Time
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Intro - C - F = 4x's
(verse 1)
C
I don't want to bite off more than I can chew,
F Bb C - F - (Bb-Bb)
Lettin go a little bit of you at a time,
C
I think I got the faith of a mustard seed,
F Bb C - F - (Bb-Bb)
To move this mountain of memories so high,
(bridge)
G
I took another picture down,
(C) F (C)
It's a little less of you just a hangin around,
G F G
I'm turning loose one memory at a time, and I'll say
(chorus)
C F C F
Good-bye to 91, that summer was so much fun,
Bb F G
Our love was sweet and young back then, and there goes,
C F C F
September 92, the first time we said I love you,
Bb F G
By now you should be easy to forget,
F
But time's not flyin by,
C
I hope I don't lose my mind,
Dm C F G C
But Lettin go of you a year at a time,
(verse 2)
Every Monday I start out another week,
Seven days tryin not to speak your name,
I got a self help book from my best friend,
I'll try anything if I think it'll end this pain,
(bridge)
G
Everyday that's creepin by
(C) F (C)
Is a little more hurt I leave behind,
G F - G-G
I'm gettin further down the road each day, So I'll say,
(chorus)
C F C F
Ce-la-Vie to 93, what kinda spell did you put on me,
Bb F G
I'll never love like that again,
C F C F
Gonna bolt the door on 94, I can't go back there no more,
Bb F G
Only in my dreams every now and then,
F
But time's not flyin by,
C
I hope I don't lose my mind,
Dm C F G C
But Lettin go of you a year at a time,
(ending)
F
Spent 95 through 99
C
just tryin not to lose my mind
Dm C F G
Lettin go of you a year, (2000)
Dm C F G
Cried a million tears,
Dm C F G C
Lettin go of you a year at a time,
Outro - C - F - C - F -
Walk - Dm - C - F - G - C
How to play A Year At A Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.