The Test Of Time
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Said nobody's ever seen you cry
Am
I looked up and said there's no way
Em
But you shrugged it off
D G
It's funny looking back today
Cause I'll always remember that night
Am
You called 30 seconds away
Em
We stared at the sky with tears in our eyes
D
Not many would know what to say
[Chorus]
G
But I aced it
Am
Colours flew right off the pages
Em D
Everyone saw the connection between you and I
G
We looked pretty on paper
Am
Thought I had all the right answers
Em
How long did you know
D
We were never gonna survive
G
The Test of Time
[Interlude]
Am Em D G
[Verse 2]
At least I can say that I tried
Am
At least I can say that I stayed
Em
I deciphered your codes
I became a pro
D
Solved riddles that drove other people insane
[Chorus]
G
And I aced it
Am
Colours flew right off the pages
Em D
So how come I can't call you mine?
G
We looked pretty on paper
Am
Thought I had all the right answers
Em
How long did you know
D
We were never gonna survive
The Test…
[Bridge]
Am
Thought we'd be like diamonds
D
On the shelves of jewellery stores
G Em
Do you even consider me a girl you loved before?
Am
It seemed easy to leave
D
Maybe you just got bored
G
But what about me?
Em
Where's my award?
Am D
Oh, I think you know
[Chorus]
G
That I aced it
Am
I know you reciprocated
Em
How long did you know
D
The roses you'd give me would die
G
We were pretty on paper
Am
Thought I had all the right answers
Em
So how long did you know
D
We were never gonna survive
G Am
The Test of Time
Em D
The Test of Time
[Outro]
G Am Em D
How to play The Test Of Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.