One Day Too Late
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C9
Tick tock hear the clock countdown
G
Wish the minute hand could be rewound
Am
So much to do and so much I need to say
F
Will tomorrow be too late
C9
Feel the moment slip into the past
G
Like sand through an hourglass
Am
In the madness I guess I just forget
F
To do all the things I said
G Am F
Time passes by
Never thought I’d wind up
G Am F
One step behind
Now I’ve made my mind up
C9
Today I’m gonna try a little harder
G
Gonna make every minute last longer
Am
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
F
’Cause we don’t have long, gonna make the most of it
C9
Today I’m gonna love my enemies
G
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Am
Make a change, make the world a better place
F C9
’Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
F
One day too late
C9
One day too late
C9
Tick tock hear my life pass by
G
I can’t erase and I can’t rewind
Am
Of all the things I regret the most I do…
F
Wish I’d spent more time with you
C9
Here’s my chance for a new beginning
G
I saved the best for a better ending
Am
And in the end I’ll make it up to you, you’ll see
F
You’ll get the very best of me
G Am F
Time passes by
Never thought I’d wind up
G Am F
One step behind
Now I’ve made my mind up
C9
Today I’m gonna try a little harder
G
Gonna make every minute last longer
Am
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
F
’Cause we don’t have long, gonna make the most of it
C9
Today I’m gonna love my enemies
G
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Am
Make a change, make the world a better place
F Am
’Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
Dm
Your time is running out
F Am
You’re never gonna get it back
F
Make the most of every moment
G Am G/B
Stop saving the best for last
C9
Today I’m gonna try a little harder
G
Gonna make every minute last longer
Am
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
F
’Cause we don’t have long, gonna make the most of it
C9
Today I’m gonna love my enemies
G
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Am
Make a change, make the world a better place
F C9
’Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
F
One day too late
C9
One day too late
F
One day too late
C9
One day too late
How to play One Day Too Late
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C9. 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.