The Passing Time
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[(intro) ]
E A C# B (x2)
(verso)
E
looking through the glass
A
as wipers clean the windshield
C#
and i know for the first time
B E
rainy days cant be wiped away
A C#
with your laugh with your smile
B
im just that guy who's in denial
E A
punishment to interrogation
C#
i got this down to a science
B
but im lacking straight answers
E A
someone as artistic as you
you should be able to
C#
paint the picture for me
B A9
the truth for anyone who ask
[Refrão]E9 A9 C#
even hollywood would buy this one
B
from me this one from me
E9 A9
your answers are the greatest question
C# B A9
you held your heart up and you learned your lessons
( E A B9 A ) (x2)
E
we'll keep on smiling it up
and painting the town
A
while i'm sitting at home smiles upside down
B9 A
and i know you blame this on me
E
we'll keep on smiling it up
and painting the town
A
while i'm sitting at home smiles upside down
B9 A A
and i know you blame this on me
E
we'll keep on smiling it up
and painting the town
A
while i'm sitting at home smiles upside down
B9 A
and i know you blame this on me
E
we'll keep on smiling it up
and painting the town
A
while im sitting at home smiles upside down
B9 A
and i know you blame this on me
B9
you blame this on me
A
me
B9
you blame this on me
A
me
B9 A A
you blame this on me
E9 A9 C#
even hollywood would buy this one
B
from me this one from me
E9 A9
your answers are the greatest question
C# B A9
you held your heart up and you learned your lessons
How to play The Passing Time
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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.