Right On Time
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Intro
C Em7 Am7 F
C Em7 Am7 F
[Verso 1]
C Em7
All grown up at just eighteen
Am7 F
Strummin' a hummingbird, chasin' a dream
C Em7
Thought that was all I'd ever need
Am7
'Til you walked up to me
F C Em7
Everything changed, started rearranging
Am7 F
Felt like it was fate
C Em7
That you showed up that Sunday
Am7 F N.C.
Not a minute too late
[Refrão]
C Em7
Right on time, there you were
Am7 F
Like a song I'd already heard
C Em7
Before I was ready, you stole my heart
Am7 F
Tore my best laid plans apart
C
I didn't see you comin'
Em7 Am7 F
But I'd been waitin' for you all my life
C Em7 Am7
You were right on time
[Verso 2]
F C Em7
Out of the blue, two pink lines
Am7
On a Friday afternoon
F C Em7
And in an instant, the world was different
Am7 F
It revolved around you
C Em7
Everything changed, started rearranging
Am7 F
Felt like I always knew
C Em7
That I'd meet you someday
Am7 F
Just didn't know it'd be so soon
[Refrão]
C Em7
Right on time, there you were
Am7 F
Like a song I'd already heard
C Em7
Before I was ready, you stole my heart
Am7 F
Tore my best laid plans apart
C
I didn't see you comin'
Em7 Am7 F
But I'd been waitin' for you all my life
C Em7 Am7
You were right on time
F C Em7 Am7
You were right on time
[Ponte]
F C
Funny how I knew everything
Em7 Am7 F
Strummin' a hummingbird, chasin' a dream
C Em7
Thought that was all I'd ever need
Am7 F
Until you found me
[Refrão]
C Em7
Right on time, there you were
Am7 F
Like a song I'd already heard
C Em7
Before I was ready, you stole my heart
Am7 F
Tore my best laid plans apart
C
I didn't see you comin'
Em7 Am7 F
But now I can't imagine all my life
Am7 F C Em Am7
If you weren't right on time
Outro
F C Em Am7 F
You were right on time
How to play Right On 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 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.