This Is The Time
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capo 2
Intro:
Bm G D
verse 1:
Bm G D
This is the story of your life, a movie starring you
Bm G D
What's the next scene have for you to do
Bm G D
Leave the dishes in the sink; leave your fear there too
Bm G D
Live the story you would write for you
Pre-Chorus
Bm
Say hey, hey wake your heart
G D A
And break, break, break apart the walls that keep you from being you
Bm
And walk, walk towards the light
G D
And don't stop ‘til you live your life
A
Like someone died for you
[Refrão] D A
This is the time to try
Em G
Step out; your life is waiting
D A
And as you fall, you'll find
G
That you can fly
Repeat Chorus
verse 2:
Bm G
You can find a million words
D
To build a wall of fear
Bm G D
Safe behind that wall, imprisoned here
Bm G
Take that someday step today
D
To whom you're meant to be
Bm G D
And turn your dreams to plans so you can breathe
Repeat Pre-Chorus
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
Bm G
Ask anyone whose time is up
D
What they'd give for what you got
A
And how they'd live your life
Bm G
Live like your life's worth dying for
D
You just walked out that prison door
A
And you'll know how to live your life
Repeat Chorus x 2
How to play This Is The 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 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.