The Times
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Verse
C Am F G
I was taking a break at Times one day, and heard what Shaina had to say
C Am F G
she was talking about the ukulele, said I'd teach her guitar if she taught me to play ukulele
C Am F G
C Am F G
first me met at Ewa Beach, her fingers looked like jumping fleas
C Am F G
on the fretboard, she played so good and slowed her mode so I understood
[Refrão] C G
the moonlight was bright, the times were so great
Am F
skin color aside we had it made
C G
Hawaiian pure blood with a haolie like me
Am F
did not make the locals happy
Verse
C Am F G
next we met at Mamala Bay not enough work too much play
C Am F G
her body so hard the ocean so hot once you start its not easy to stop
Verse
C Am F G
she called and said I have to see ya so we met in Haleewa
C Am F G
rented a room for an hour cheap but we had to pay more cause we fell asleep
How to play The Times
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.