Only Time Will Tell
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CAPO: 3
Intro: G C-Dm7 G C-Dm7 G C-F Em
F Em
We're all a mystery in this world in which we live
F
And there's no guarantee that we'll get back what we give
G C
We take a chance on love
F C
A dream that lasts forever
G C
We're only flesh and blood
Dm7
Throwing coins in a wishing well
[Refrão]
G C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell if a love is true
G C Dm7 G
Only time will tell what a heart is gonna do
C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell who's the dreamer, who's the fool
G C Dm7 Em
Only time will tell
F Em
We tie the ties that bind with a simple act of faith
F
No matter how we try, we're in the hands of fate
G C
We take the gift of life
F C
And give it to each other
G C
We promise, you and I
Dm7
A promise that we'll try to keep
[Refrão]
G C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell if a love is true
G C Dm7 G
Only time will tell what a heart is gonna do
C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell who's the dreamer, who's the fool
G C Dm7
Only time will tell
Instrumental: G C-Dm7 G C-Dm7 G C-Dm7 G
C
We take the gift of life
F C
And give it to each other
G C
We promise, you and I
Dm7
A promise that we'll try to keep
[Refrão]
G C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell if a love is true
G C Dm7 G
Only time will tell what a heart is gonna do
C Dm7 G C
Only time will tell who's the dreamer, who's the fool
G C Dm7
Only time will tell
How to play Only Time Will Tell
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.