Cutting It Close
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[Intro ]
C Am
C Am
[Verso 1]
C
Ive been real busy as you can see
Am
Makin lot of music but no time for me
C Am
C
Im almost there I can hear it now
Am
My times nearly out I dont know how
C G
[Refrão]
cause Im cutting it
C G
close, Ive been cutting it close
F# F E7
Ive had no time cause it just flies
Am
Ive realized now that Ive not allowed
Dm G
Myself some time for
C G
you
{Instrumental}
C Am
Oooooooo
C Am
Oooooooo
[Verso 2]
C
Theres no excuse for my situation
Am
And I dont have an explanation
C Am
C
I dont know when or why or how
Am
But Im still here right now
C G
[Refrão]
cause Im cutting it
C G
close, Ive been cutting it close
F# F E7
Ive had no time cause it just flies
Am
Ive realized now that Ive not allowed
Dm G
Myself some time for
C G
you. Im running out of time
cause Im cutting it
C G
close, Ive been cutting it close
F# F E7
Ive had no time cause it just flies
Am
Ive realized now that Ive not allowed
Dm G
Myself some time for
C
you.
G C
Myself, some time for you
How to play Cutting It Close
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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.