I Can Tell You The Time
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Intro
|G Em | G | C |G
[Verso 1]
G D G C G
I remember the time (I remember the time) when in darkness I wondered (farther from home)
Em G D A D
On the mountain of sin (on the mountain of sin) I have traveled so long (I have travelled so long)
G D G C G
Like a prodigal son (like a prodigal son) all my goods I had squandered (sadly I roam)
Em G C G
But the savior came in (but the savior came in) and gave me a song (was a beautiful song)
[Refrão]
G
I can tell you now the time (I can tell you the time) I can take you to the place (I can show you the place)
Em D A7 D G
Where the Lord saved me (where the Lord saved me) by His wonderful grace (by his wonderful grace)
G
But I can not tell you how (for I know not the how) and I can not tell you why (and I know not the why)
Em D G C G
But Hell tell me all about it (but hell tell me all about it) in the by and by (in the bye and bye)
Instrumental
|G Em | D |G C |G
[Verso 2]
G D G C G
Just a sinner was I (just a sinner was I) far away from my Savior (going alone)
Em G D A D
With no hope of reward, (with no hope of reward) at the end of the way (at the end of the way)
G D G C G
But the Savior came down (but the Savior came down) and He gave me His favour (all for my own)
Em G D A D
Now Im singing His praise, (now Im singing His praise) for He saved me that day (he truly saved me that day)
[Refrão]
G
I can tell you now the time (I can tell you the time) I can take you to the place (I can show you the place)
Em D A7 D G
Where the Lord saved me (where the Lord saved me) by His wonderful grace (by his wonderful grace)
G
But I can not tell you how (for I know not the how) and I can not tell you why (and I know not the why)
Em D G C G
But Hell tell me all about it (but hell tell me all about it) in the by and by (in the bye and bye)
Instrumental
|G Em | D |G C |G
[Verso 3]
G D G C G
I can never forget (I can never forget) when he spoke to me gently (what about me)
Em G D A D
In the fountain of life (in the fountain of life) theres a balm for your soul (theres a balm for your soul)
G D G C G
So, I heeded His voice, (So, I heeded His voice) He was speaking intently (gladly I see)
Em G D A D
Through His marvelous grace (through His marvelous grace) I am happy and whole (I am happy and whole)
[Refrão]
G
I can tell you now the time (I can tell you the time) I can take you to the place (I can show you the place)
Em D A7 D G
Where the Lord saved me (where the Lord saved me) by His wonderful grace (by his wonderful grace)
G
But I can not tell you how (for I know not the how) and I can not tell you why (and I know not the why)
Em D G C G
But Hell tell me all about it (but hell tell me all about it) in the by and by (in the bye and bye)
How to play I Can Tell You The Time
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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.