Time After Time
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CAPO: 2
Intro: G
verse 1:
C Em
It's hard to believe what we see
C D
Time after time, the pain and the sorrow
G C Em
And someday we'll say let it be
C D G
They hide their eyes and turn from the sorrow
G7 C Adim G
Time after time, we share the crime
Em C D G
Time after time we turn away
verse 2:
C Em C D G C
What does it take to show that you care?
Em C D G
Open your eyes, for life we all share
G7 C Adim G
Time after time, we share the crime
Em C D G
Time after time we turn away
verse 3:
C
And is it hard to think of this
Em C D G
As a world full of sorrow and shame
C Em D C D G
Which only will change when we open our hearts
G7 C Adim G
It's so easy to help when all is said
Em C D G
They're born, they breed, and hurt like us
Instrumental: G7 C Adim G Em C D G
verse 4:
C Em
It's hard to believe what we see (time after time)
C D
Time after time, the pain and the sorrow
G C Em
And someday we'll say let it be (time after time)
C D G
They hide their eyes and turn from the sorrow
G7 C Adim G
Time after time, we share the crime
Em C D G
Time after time we turn away
G7 C Adim G
Time after time, we share the crime
Em C D G
Time after time we turn away
How to play Time After Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.