Just A Matter Of Time
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Intro:
Bb Eb Bb
Bb Eb Bb
Bb Eb Bb Gm
Gm Eb Bb Eb Bb
Verse:
Bb
There was a time
Eb Bb
You had no need for rhythm or rhyme
The world seemed so wild and so free
Eb Bb
Just wrapped yourself up in a dream
Eb
All you had to do was believe
Gm
And nothing was out of your reach
Eb
So sure how it all falls in line
[Refrão]Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
Verse:
Bb
Then you wake up one day
Eb Bb
All your dreams somehow faded away
The road that you followed it turned
Eb Bb
Can't find where the fire once burned
Eb
Can't look yourself straight in the eyes
Gm
In your heart of hearts you've compromised.
Eb
Baby one day we'll all cross that line
[Refrão]F Bb
It's just a matter of time
Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
Verse:
Bb Eb
All alone in the still of the night
Gm
You come face to face with your pride
Eb
And how much you wanted it all
F
Can't believe now you're taking the fall
Instrumental:
Bb Gm Eb Cm Cm F Gm
Verse:
Bb
Then you reach out one day
Eb Bb
To the light of a new dawning day
You take just one small grain of sand
Eb Bb
Right into the palm of your hand
Eb
And maybe you find in the end
Gm
You're able to dream once again
Eb
And baby you fall back in line
[Refrão]F Bb
It's just a matter of time
Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
Eb Bb
It's just a matter of time
Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
Eb Bb Eb Bb
Just a matter of time
How to play Just A Matter Of Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.