Time Flies
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Drop D tuning
[Verso 1]
C G C
Time flies when youre with the one you love
F G C
Moments pass by like flocks in the sky above
E7 Am F
Only a fool and his pride will tell you times on your side
C
Cause time flies
G C
When youre with the one you love
[Verso 2]
C G C
Yeah time crawls when youre waiting on her to call
F G C
You just sit and stare while the clock just ticks on the wall
E7 Am
Well the worst place is home when youre alone by the phone
C G C
Cause tim crawls when youre waiting on her to call
Instrumental:
C G C
F G C
E7 Am F
C G C
[Ponte]
Am
I always thought sh would stay
Am
But when she went away
F F# {G}*
I knew Id taken my time for granted and I was ashamed
N.C.
Oooh
C G C
Cause time flies when youre with the one you love
F G C
Yeah, moments pass by like flocks in the sky above
E7 Am
Only a fool and his pride will tell you times on your side
C
Cause time flies
G C
When youre with the one you love
F C G C
Mmm, time flies when youre with the one you love
F C G C
Mmm, time flies when youre with the one you love
F C G C
Mmmm
How to play Time Flies
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 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.