Give Me Time
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G Am7 D C G Am7 D
G D Am7 Bm
Back off, baby, don't lean too hard
D C G
I'll come 'round when I'm ready
Am7 Bm
I ain't finished my playing 'round
C
Don't wanna go steady
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G D Am7 Bm
The feeling in me ain't the same as yours
D C G
I'm still first-class flying
Am7 Bm
You've gotta wait 'til I reach the ground
C
No need to be lying
G
Give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
Give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
C
To think it over
G C D
Don't try so hard
G C D
Don't spoil your chance
G C D
Don't try so hard
G Am7 D
Don't spoil your chance
G D Am7 Bm
Back off, baby, don't lean too hard
D C G
I'll come 'round when I'm ready
Am7 Bm
I ain't finished my playing 'round
C
Don't wanna go steady
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
C
To think it over
G
Give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
Give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
G
You've gotta give me time
Am7 D
Give me time, give me time
How to play Give Me Time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.