Funny How Time Slips Away
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Intro
G -> D7
[Verso 1]
G G7 C7 G
Well hello there, my, it's been a long long time
C7 G G7
How am I doing, mmm I guess I'm doing fine
G G7 C A7
It's been so long now and it seems that it was only yesterday
[Refrão]
D7 G C G D7
Gee ain't it funny how time slips away?
[Verso 2]
G C7 G
Well how's your new love, I hope he's doing fine
C7 G
I heard you told him that you'd love him till the end of time
G7 C7 A7
Now that's the same thing that you told me seems like just the other day
[Refrão]
D7 G C7 G D7
Gee ain't it funny, how time slips away?
[Verso 3]
G G7 C7 G C7 G
Well I gotta go now, guess I'll see you around
G7 C7 G7
Don't know when though, never know when I'll be back in town
C A7
But remember what I tell you that in time you're gonna pay
[Refrão]
D7 G C7 G
And it's surprisin' how time slips away
D7 C7
Ain't it funny?
How time...
G C7 G
Slips away
How to play Funny How Time Slips Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.