Oh Time
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[Intro ]
Em Em G C x4
Verse
Em G C Em G
All time is complicated
C G
It sails away when we want it to stay
C Em G
Moves slowly
C Em G C Em G
Staring us down when we want it to move on
Bridge
C G C
Balancing on the line
Em G C
No net to catch this time
Instrumental
Em Em G C x2
Verse
Em G C Em G
I am a patient in your room of waiting
C Em G
Turn pages of magazines
C Em G
Wait for the bad news
Bridge
C G C
Balancing on the line
Em G C
No net to catch this time
Em G C
When everything is a lie
Em G C
No net to catch this time
Instrumental
Em G C Em x2
Verse
Em G
Time stands still
C
But you can't run away, run away
Em G C
Hours pass with no natural light
Em G C
You always set me up to fail in the worst way
Em
You know it
G
Don't you know it?
C
Don't you run
Chorus
Em G C Em G C
Oh time, counter-intuition
Em G C Em G C
I can't get it to work for me or the things I need
How to play Oh Time
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 Em. 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.