Right On Time
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Capo 2
D Em G D
verse 1
D Em Em7
waitin’ on a mid-town train that couldn’t come too soon
G Em Em7
like a monday morning on a sunday afternoon
D Em Em7
tried to catch you but I guess you couldn’t wait
G D
once again too little too late
[Refrão]
Bm
yea, when nothing lasts for ever
Fm F#m Em
here, there, now or never
A7
hard to tell when all the stars align
Bm
yea, well it’s two steps behind you
Fm F#m Em
or just close enough to blind you
A7
someday my love will find you right on time
D Em G
verse 2
D Em Em7
southbound birds are flying casting shadows in the sun
G Em Em7
somehow they see the ending long before it’s begun
D Em Em7
me I’ll ride the storm out in my old familiar way
G D
you knew better than to stay
[Refrão]
Bm
yea, when nothing lasts for ever
Fm F#m Em
here, there, now or never
A7
hard to tell when all the stars align
Bm
yea, well it’s two steps behind you
Fm F#m Em
or just close enough to blind you
A7 D
someday my love will find you right on time
Bm G D
ohhhhh ohhhhhh
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 D. 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.