The Right Moment
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The Right Moment - Gerry Rafferty
Intro: Bm G F#m G Bm G F#m G
Bm G F#m G
Spinnin’ on another wheel, goin’ round in slow motion
Bm G F#m G
Caught up in another dream, driftin’ on a blue ocean
C F
When you gonna reach out, only you can turn your world around
C A7sus4 Am
When will you surrender, wake up to the real
Cm Bb
But you don’t wanna start just yet, you watch the seasons come and go
Cm D/F# Asus4 Am
You remember and then you forget, all along the way
Bm G F#m G
You can make a better life, you’re just waiting for the right moment
Bm G F#m G
You can find another way, you’re just waiting for the right moment
C F
When you gonna let go, and forget about the life you knew
C A7sus4 Am
When will you surrender, wake up to the real
Cm Bb
Now you know that it’s all borrowed time, but still you waste another day
Cm D/F# Asus4 Am
But you watch and you wait for a sign, all along the way
Am F Em F Am F Em F(Hold and Fade)
How to play The Right Moment
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.