Right On Time
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Intro:
Am E Am E
verse 1:
Am E
Apologies for last night
F
My conscience wouldn’t let me sleep
E
The words kept following me
Am E
A miracle that’s come undone
F
The complications of the week
C
What is that you lack?
G
What is that you seek?
Bridge:
C E F
Does a smile come alive when you share the wine?
C E F C
And the love that you make was it right on time?
C E F
Does a smile come alive when you share the wine?
C E F C
And the love that you make was it right on time?
TRUMPET INTERLUDE: Am
verse 2:
Am E
Poor old Romeo
F
Juliet is at his feet
E
Maybe she’s just asleep
Am E
If sorry doesn’t get you home
F
Or dignity in defeat
C
What is it that you lack?
G
What is it that you seek?
[Refrão]C E F
Hey, it’s not yours and it’s not mine
C E F
Hey, I’m just here to share your time
F Em Dm G
Don’t you pay those spinning wheels no mind
C E F
(Instrumental)
DEREK'S Solo:
Am E F E
Am E F
C G
[Refrão]C E F
Hey, it’s not yours and it’s not mine
C E F
Hey, I’m just here to share your time
F Em Dm G
Don’t you pay those spinning wheels no
C E F
(mind) Hey, it’s not yours and it’s not mine
C E F
Hey, We’re just here passing time
C E F
Hey, it’s not yours and it’s not mine
C E F
Hey, We’re just here passing time
F Em Dm G
Don’t you pay those spinning wheels no mind
C E F
(Instrumental)
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 Am. 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.