The Mists Of Time
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Intro
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Bbm
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Fm
[Verso 1]
Bbm
Somewhere in the world
Ab Eb Bbm
Are friends I've missed from so long ago
Bbm Gb Bbm
Db
Could be drifted by the wayside
Eb Bbm
Or even dead, I just don't know
Bbm Bbm
F
And now my memories are fading
Eb Bbm
Like melting footprints in the snow
Gb Ab Bbm Fm
[Verso 2]
Bbm
Sometimes a dream will haunt me
Ab Eb Bbm
And I see a young girl's face
Bbm Gb Bbm
Db
Was she once for real
Eb Bbm
And did she really share my space?
Bbm Bbm
F
Within the swirling mists of time
Eb Bbm
It's hard to keep track of year and place
Gb Ab Bbm Fm
[Verso 3]
Bbm
You know I thought about my mother
Ab Eb Bbm
When she was young and on the road
Bbm Gb Bbm
Db
Hanging out with my musicians
Eb Bbm
Or camping out in forest groves
Bbm Bbm
F
Like grey mists conceal horizons
Eb Bbm
I miss those times we'll share no more
Gb Ab Bbm Fm
{Instrumental}
Bbm Bbm
Ab Eb
Bbm Bbm
Gb Bbm
Db Db
Eb Eb
Bbm Bbm
Bbm Bbm
F F
Eb Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Fm
[Verso 4]
Bbm
So far my life's a journey
Ab Eb Bbm
That I wouldn't change for anything
Bbm Gb Bbm
Db
All those years of bold adventures
Eb Bbm
The highs and lows that make me sing
F
Within the swirling mists of time
Eb Bbm
Such sweet memories still often ring
Gb Ab Bbm Fm
Outro
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Bbm
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Bbm
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Bbm
Bbm Eb
Bbm Eb
Bbm Gb Ab
Bbm Bbm
How to play The Mists Of Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbm. 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.