Take Time
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse]
G Am F C
I want to write a song about being kids and life was pretty easy I reminisce
G Am F C
I wouldn't want to say that I had it all but I had enough to make me stand tall
G Am F C
Growing up can be complicated you don't have to do much wrong to get yourself hated
G Am F C
Don't you worry about what they say just do your own thing and go your own way
[Chorus]
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
[Verse]
G Am F C
I would lye on my back and stare at the sky, parents saying don't grow up we never knew
why
G Am F C
Now I'm older I know what they were saying sitting at my work desk wishing that I was
out playing
G Am F C
Riding on my bike I could cycle for miles instead I'm sitting here sorting out work
files
G Am F C
Those were the days that were best by far not stuck in traffic jams while I'm driving my
car
[Chorus]
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
[Verse]
G Am F C
Kids are all indoors playing on touchscreens use your imagination do they know what that
means
G Am F C
Get outside and get some fresh air not starring at a mirror doing make up and hair
G Am F C
Try and stay away from gangs and thugs, dont spend weekends out drinking or out doing
drugs
G Am F C
Remember your true friends what ever you do, they are the ones who'll always be there
for you
[Chorus]
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
[Verse]
G Am F C
If you can take some time just to listen to me ryme Im here to help you out not to scare
you off with doubt
G Am F C
manners and pleasantries dont cost any money just be polite mate I aint tryin to be
funny
G Am F C
yeah I've made mistakes and I've learnt from them too so do as I say and not what I do
G Am F C
so take time and spend it on yourself because its good for your soul and good for your
health
[Chorus]
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
[Verse]
G Am F C
Take time to talk to people everyday dont be shy think of something nice you can say
G Am F C
Take time to spend with your family thats where you came from its your history
G Am F C
Take time to help each other out charity is something that we cant do without
G Am F C
Take time to enjoy your life its the only one got so you better get it right
[Chorus]
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
Don't you know that life takes time. Don't you let time pass you by
G Am F G Am F
repeat, fade
How to play Take 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 E. 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.