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Now Is The Time Cifra por Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
The second C in each verse can also be played as an Am.
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Bridge Riff]
 
e|-------------------|
B|-------------------|
G|-------------------|
D|-7p5---5-7---------|
A|-----7-------------|
E|-------------------|
 
[Intro]
Dm Dm Em Em F F Em Em
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
 
[Verse 1]
C C Em Em
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Db
(Now!) now is the time, we should unite
F F Em
We don't need revolution
Em
We just need to open our eyes
Dm Dm
Revolution is no solution
G G
We ought to realize
 
[Verse 2]
C C C C
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Dm
(Now!) Now is the time to see the light
F F
Looking back to see the future
Em Em
And to rid the age of nuclear
F F C C C C G
Now is the time to set things right
 
[Bridge]
Am
Take a look around
Am Am Am
What a mess we're living in!
Am
God created love
Am Am Am
And man, huh, he created sin
Am
Taking from the earth
Am Am Am
But never ever putting in
Am Am
Now what becomes of men when he has
Am Am
used up everythin’?
Am Am Bm C
Tell me!
 
[Verse 1]
C C Em Em
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Db
(Now!) now is the time, we should unite
F F Em
We don't need revolution
Em
We just need to open our eyes
Dm Dm
Revolution is no solution
G G
We ought to realize
 
[Verse 2]
C C C C
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Dm
(Now!) Now is the time to see the light
F F
Looking back to see the future
Em Em
And to rid the age of nuclear
F F C C C C G
Now is the time to set things right
 
[Verse 1]
C C Em Em
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Db
(Now!) now is the time, we should unite
F F Em
We don't need revolution
Em
We just need to open our eyes
Dm Dm
Revolution is no solution
G G
We ought to realize
 
[Outro]
C C C C
(Now!) Now is the time to set things right
C C Dm Dm
(Now!) Now is the time to see the light
F F
Looking back to see the future...
 
(Fade out)
 
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How to play Now Is The Time

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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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