The Time Is Now - Matt Maher

The Time Is Now

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G
 
[Verse 1]
G C Em D
The good ole days are gone in the past where they belong
Am C G D
Turns out they weren’t so good for everyone
G C Em D
Tear down this house of stone I built to stand alone
Am C G D
Cause there ain’t room for anyone, for anyone, for everyone
 
[Chorus]
G
When all of the tables are turning
D
All of the bridges are burning
Em C Am Em D
Can’t keep a heart that is hurting from breaking down
G
But if we are the times that are changing
D B7
If we are the lessons we’re learning
Em D C G/B Am D G
If everyone’s someone worth saving then the time is now
 
[Verse 2]
G C Em D
I grieve the things I see brothers found as enemies
Am C G D
White-knuckled disbelief in everyone
G C Em D
Oh land of liberty shines bright enough for me
Am C G D
When will she shine that same light on everyone, on everyone
 
[Chorus]
G
When all of the tables are turning
D
All of the bridges are burning
Em C Am Em D
Can’t keep a heart that is hurting from breaking down
G
But if we are the times that are changing
D B7
If we are the lessons we’re learning
Em D C G/B Am D G
If everyone’s someone worth saving then the time is now
 
[Bridge]
C
Generations pass on right and wrong
G
The children they cry, “How long, how long”
D Em C
Til justice flows like a river, let justice roll like a river
 
Generations pass, un-righted wrongs
G
Their children they cry, “How long, how long”
D Em C
Til justice flows like a river, til justice rolls like a river
 
[Chorus]
G
When all of the tables are turning
D
All of the bridges are burning
Em C Am Em D
Can’t keep a heart that is hurting from breaking down
G
But if we are the times that are changing
D B7
If we are the lessons we’re learning
Em D C G/B Am D G
If everyone’s someone worth saving then the time is now
 
[Tag]
C D G C D G
Oh the time is now, yeah the time is now.

How to play The Time Is Now

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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.

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