Time Flies
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Capo 2
Intro: D A D G D A
D
So you got a little heartbreak
A
Feeling like a dumb chump
D
Laying in a land fill
G
Can't believe you got dumped
D
Everything gone wrong
A
But you're listening to the right song
D
Grab yourself a cheap seat
A
Floating or flying
D
Anything southbound
G
Heading to the islands
D
Grab a little white sand
A
Maybe get your blues tanned
G
Riptides rippin?
D
The Sunset?s dippin?
Em
You smile that smile
A
Keep on sippin?
D A
Time flies
Bm
Sitting in the sun
G
When you're feeling numb
D A
Time flies
D
When you're having rum
G
When you're having rum
D
Yeah, you find a little beach bar
A
Down on the water
D
Sail away the Captain
G
Feeling Jolly Roger
D
Talking to a cutie
A
Heading for the booty
G
Riptides rippin?
D
The sunset?s dippin?
Em
You smile that smile
A
You?ll be saying
D A
Time flies
Bm
Sitting in the sun
G
Yeah when you're getting some
D A
Time flies
G D
When you're having rum
Em A
When you're having rum
Yeah
Instrumental
(D A Bm G D A)
G
Riptides rippin?
D
The sunset?s dippin?
Em
You smile that smile
A
You?ll be saying
D A
Time flies
Bm
Yeah, when your in the sun
G
Yeah, when you're feeling numb
D A
Time flies
D A
Time flies
Bm
Sitting in the sun
G
Yeah, when you're getting some
D A
Time flies
D A
When you're having rum
Bm G
When you're having rum
D A
When you're getting some
Bm G
When you're feeling numb
Outro
G D Em A
G D Em A
G D Em A D
How to play Time Flies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.