Time
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I waited by the door
Am
Don’t think I can take much more
F
Cuz if you yell one more time
Dm Am G Am
My heart will sink right through the floor
[Verse 2]
C
Sometimes it feels like you know the pace to set
Am
Then you decide to just show your face and I just forget
F Dm
Who you are You are
[Pre Chorus]
C
Time and time again
C C/B Am
I mistake you for someone who’s like a friend
F
Oh help me out
C Dm
Time don’t know my name
Am F
You don’t know my name
[Chorus]
C
I need a distraction [ Can you see, ]
Am
Something to take me away [ the path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am
Cuz when time stands still, oh you know I’ll do anything but wait
Am G Am
[ Wait for me. ]
C
You are my plan of action [ Can you see, ]
Am
You are my soul escape [ The path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am Am G Am
Nobody knows how to reach my heart that way [ Wait for me. ]
[Verse 3]
We hold our breath
C
And we just count our way to four
Am
Cuz you could take me to my highest Or down to the floor
F
Makes me wonder how so? From above or below
Dm
Who are you here for?
[Pre Chorus]
C
Time and time again
C C/B Am
I mistake you for someone who’s like a friend
F
Oh help me out
C Dm
Time don’t know my name
Am F
You don’t know my name
[Chorus]
C
I need a distraction [ Can you see, ]
Am
Something to take me away [ the path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am
Cuz when time stands still, oh you know I’ll do anything but wait
Am G Am
[ Wait for me. ]
C
You are my plan of action [ Can you see, ]
Am
You are my soul escape [ The path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am Am G Am
Nobody knows how to reach my heart that way [ Wait for me. ]
[Instrumental]
Just wait for me!
C Dm Am F
Just wait for me!
C Dm Am F
[Chorus 2]
C
Time and time again
Am F
I mistake you for someone who’s like a friend
F
Oh help me out
C Dm
Time don’t know my name
Am F
You don’t know my name
[Chorus]
C
I need a distraction [ Can you see, ]
Am
Something to take me away [ the path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am
Cuz when time stands still, oh you know I’ll do anything but wait
Am G Am
[ Wait for me. ]
C C/B
You are my plan of action [ Can you see, ]
Am G
You are my soul escape [ The path that leads me? ]
F Dm Am Am G Am
Nobody knows how to reach my heart that way [ Wait for me. ]
How to play 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 Am. 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.