The Test Of Time
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Intro
F#m Bm E A
D Bm A C#
[Verso 1]
F#m Bm
I do not need to write another song
E A
I do not need to write another book
D Bm
Because I've never want to take that long
A C#
And those things always need a second look
[Verso 2]
F#m Bm
So what I want is something I can give
E A
To you before the moment passes by
D Bm
And also something that you can relive
A C#
And that you know I never will deny
[Refrão]
F#m Bm
For I would trade every word Ive ever penned
E A
For a love that has no chapter and no end
D Bm
It isnt found in ink or on the stage
A C#
Its a sacred life thats written page by page
F#m Bm
More than a melody, more than a rhyme
A C# F#m
Youre the only work thats ever stood the test of time
[Verso 3]
F#m Bm
For all of time and space cannot compare
E A
To what within our world that we have made
D Bm
The world cannot dissolve the love we share
A C#
Like time itself can never be delayed
[Refrão]
F#m Bm
For I would trade every word Ive ever penned
E A
For a love that has no chapter and no end
D Bm
It isnt found in ink or on the stage
A C#
Its a sacred life thats written page by page
F#m Bm
More than a melody, more than a rhyme
A C# F#m F#
Youre the only work thats ever stood the test of time
[Ponte]
G Em7
Let the songs go silent and the books be put away
A D
I only want the things that I can give to you today
Bm G#m7
No second looks or edits, no shadows on the wall
F#m F#
Just the simple truth that I will catch you if you fall
Bm E
Were the only world that matters in the end
A C#
My forever love, my partner, and my friend
[Refrão]
F#m Bm
For I would trade every word Ive ever penned
E A
For a love that has no chapter and no end
D Bm
It isnt found in ink or on the stage
A C#
Its a sacred life thats written page by page
F#m Bm
More than a melody, more than a rhyme
A C# F#
Youre the only work thats ever stood the test of time
How to play The Test Of 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 F#m. 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.