Doctor Time
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By Rick Trevino, Melanie Dyer
Intro: D A D E D E A
A
Maybe the juke box can heal up a heartache
G A
But I'd go into debt
Maybe the whiskey can wipe out a memory
G D E
But it only hurts my head
A
Maybe some dancing will pick me up
A7 D
But the best songs always ends
A
Now I'm down and telling myself
E A
Time is a fools best friend
Chorus:
D A D E
Doctor time, have mercy on me
D E
Don't wait too long to set me free
D A D E
Doctor time, I'm counting on you
D E
Cause your the only one
A
Who can pull me through
A
Friends tell me hard work can fill up the hours
G A
But it don't fill this bed
A quarter says a phone call can bring forgiveness
G D E
She'd hang up again
A
Gotta find something to forget her
A7 D
Everytime I lay down
A
There ain't a night goes by I don't wish
E A
I'd wake up a year from now
Repeat Chorus:
Bridge:
Gbm D E A
Time tell the truth your the only one I trust
Bm D E
How many weeks until I leave this heartache in the dust
Repeat chorus:
How to play Doctor Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.