Only A Matter Of Time
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England Dan and John Ford Coley - Only A Matter Of Time
CAPO: 1st Fret
Intro: G C G C
G D C
Don't say goodnight
G Bm C
We gotta work this thing out right
G D C
Don't turn away
Am D
And tell me you got nothing more to say
Em D C
Why say goodbye?
Am D
We don't need to draw that line
G Bm Em
So don't close your eyes
C Bm C D
We can make this love survive
[Refrão] G C
It's only a matter of time
D Dsus2 G D
Before we break down and cross over the line
Em D C
It's only a matter of pride
Am D
That keeps us thinking we're on different sides
[Refrão] G C
It's only a matter of time
D G
Before we both break down and cry
Em Am
And realize the only thing that matters
D
Is keeping our love alive
C G C
It's only a matter of time
G Bm C
Please don't close your door
G C
That isn't what we're working for
G Bm C
Why throw away
D Am C D
Everything we tried so hard to save?
[Refrão] G C
It's only a matter of time
D G
Before we both break down and cry
Em Am
And realize the only thing that matters
D
Is keeping our love alive
Bridge:
Em
You going your way
C
Me going mine
D G D
Isn't what we came here for
[Refrão] G C
It's only a matter of time
D Dsus2 G D
Before we break down and cross over the line
Em D C
It's only a matter of pride
Am D
That keeps us thinking we're on different sides
[Refrão] G C
It's only a matter of time
D G
Before we both break down and cry
Em Am
And realize the only thing that matters
D
Is keeping our love alive
C G C G C G
It's only a matter of time
How to play Only A Matter Of Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.