Now
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Intro G#m B E C#m
G#m B E C#m
G#m B C#m
G#m
The clock is ticking
E
The seconds pass you by as you lie frozen
C#m G#m
You are petrified of one more failure
A swing and a miss might break your heart in half
E
Yeah I know you feel alone
C#m
Don't let it break your back
G#m
Don't lay down
B
Don't let it destroy you
E C#m
Pain is real but it's not gonna own you
G#m B F#
Not this time around
(This is your time now)
G#m B
Get back up, gotta keep on trying
E C#m
Raise your fist, gotta keep on fighting
G#m B F#
This is your time now
This is your time now
( E C#m )
F# G#m
Your head is spinning
E
The path is right before you but you're stopping
C#m G#m
The cycle locks you in and you can't see
That you're so close to finally being free
E
Yeah I know, yes I know
That you can turn the key
G#m
Don't lay down
B
Don't let it destroy you
E C#m
Pain is real but it's not gonna own you
G#m B F#
Not this time around
(This is your time now)
G#m B
Get back up, gotta keep on trying
E C#m
Raise your fist, gotta keep on fighting
G#m B F#
This is your time now
This is your time now
E F# C#
You're not hopeless, you're not worthless, no
E F# G#m
You are loved, don't give up now
B E C#m G#m B F#
This is your time now
G#m
Don't lay down
B
Don't let it destroy you
E C#m
Pain is real but it's not gonna own you
G#m B F#
Not this time around
(This is your time now)
G#m B
Get back up, gotta keep on trying
E C#m
Raise your fist, gotta keep on fighting
G#m B F#
This is your time now
C#
This is your time now
How to play Now
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#m. 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.