Give It Time
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Verse
F
When the world is on your shoulders
C
And the wind is getting colder
Dm Bb
And you cannot seem to find your peace of mind
F
You start to feel like nothing matters
C
One more fall and you might shatter
Dm Bb
Everyday you find a mountain you can’t climb
Pre-Chorus
F
In all of these things you've been through
The dreams that you said goodbye to
Bb
You wonder where this leaves you now
F
As long as you keep on fighting
I swear there is a silver lining
Bb
You're gonna see the sun come out
[Refrão]F Bb
You've gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
You're gonna be alright
F Bb
You've gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
And you've got the rest of your life
Verse
F
With the darkness finally fading
C
You can start another painting
Dm Bb
Fill the day with all the colours of your life
F
We show up and do our best
C
Never know what happens next
Dm Bb
I hope its easier with me right by your side
Pre-Chorus
F
As long as we keep on fighting
I swear there is a silver lining
Bb
We're gonna see the sun come out
[Refrão]F Bb
We gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
We're gonna be alright
F Bb
We gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
And we've got the rest of our life
Bridge
Am Dm
When your past holds you back
Bb
So you can't move on
Am Dm
I hope you know
Bb C
That there's a new path you can choose
Pre-Chorus
F
As long as you keep on fighting
I swear there is a silver lining
Bb
You're gonna see the sun come out
[Refrão]F Bb
You've gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
You're gonna be alright
F Bb
You've gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
And you've got the rest of your life
F Bb
You've gotta give it time
Gotta give it time
C
You're gonna be alright
F Bb
You've gotta give it time
C
Gotta give it time
F
And you've got the rest of your life
How to play Give It Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.