Just About Time - Johnny Cash

Just About Time

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F C G7 C F C G7 C
Having a hard time feeling blue trying to get over you
 
G7 C
Maybe it's just about time I told you I'm all through with you
 
G7 C
But just about the time I start to tell you I start feeling blue
 
F C
And just about then I lose my nerve and wait another day or two
 
G7 C
Cause just about the time I think it's over I start missing you
 
F C G7 C F C G7 C
Hardest thing I'll ever do trying to get over you
 
G7 C
It's just about time I had my saying I told you a thing or two
 
G7 C
It's just about time I paid you back for treating me like you do
 
F C
But just about the time I get the nerve I can't seem to carry through
 
G7 C
Cause just about then an empty feeling reminds me I miss you
 
F C G7 C F C G7 C
Like to find somebody new if I could just get over you
 
F C G7 C F C G7 C
Just don't know what I go through trying to get over you
 
G7 C
It's just about time I let you know I've had my fill of you
 
G7 C
But just about the time I think about going I start missing you
 
F C
I'd like to go find another love that'll never be untrue
 
G7 C
But just about the time I think about leaving I start missing you
 
F C G7 C F C G7 C
Having a hard time feeling blue trying to get over you

How to play Just About 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.

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