Time Goes By
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[Intro: ]C F G G#º Am C F G
C F G
I've never had a feeling so right
G#º
Like I have with you
Am
Can't explain the things you do
C
But boy when you
F G
Tell me softly you love me too
C F
It's like I know we were meant to be
G
So for eternity
G#º Am
You will have a part of me
C
And all I need
F G
Is for you to stay right here with me, yeah
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you for eternity, I will
C F
I know that we were meant to be
G C
That's how I feel when you're with me
C F G
You are the reason that my heart beats
G#º Am
And no, I never thought I would ever fall so deep
C
But now I see
F
That the love that we share
G
Is oh, so sweet
C F
What if I told you that I believe
G G#º
That you are my soul, my destiny
Am
What if I was to say
C
In every way
F G
Deep in my heart is where you'll be
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you for eternity, I will
C F
I know that we were meant to be
G C
That's how I feel when you're with me
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you for eternity, I will
C F
I know that we were meant to be
G C
That's how I feel when you're with me
Am C
As you hold me close, so tenderly
Am C
And watch you fall to sleep
Am
I see in you the one
C
Who now completes
F G
The half of me I used to be
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you for eternity, I will
C F
I know that we were meant to be
G C
That's how I feel when you're with me
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you for eternity, I will
C F
I know that we were meant to be
G C
That's how I feel when you're with me
C F G
Time goes by but we stand still
G#º Am
Love you forever, yes I will
C F
I know we're meant to be
G C
That's how I feel, baby
How to play Time Goes By
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 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.