Time In A Bottle
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Dm Dm(maj7) Dm7 Dm6
If I could save time in a bottle
Gm6 A7
The first thing that I'd like to do
Dm Dm7 Bm Gm7 Dm
Is to save every day till eternity passes away
Gm A7
Just to spend them with you.
Dm Dm(maj7) Dm7 Dm6
If I could make days last forever
Gm6 A7
If words could make wishes come true
Dm Dm7 Bm Gm7 Dm
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
Gm A7
Again, I would spend them with you.
[Refrão] D Dmaj7
But there never seems to be enough time
D6 D G Gmaj7
To do the things you want to do Once you find them
Em7 A7 D Dmaj7
I've looked around enough to know
D6 D G Gmaj7 Em7 A7
That you're the one I want to go through time with.
Dm Dm(maj7) Dm7 Dm6
If I had a box just for wishes
Gm6 A7
And dreams that had never come true
Dm Dm7 Bm Gm7 Dm
The box would be empty except for the memory
Gm
Of how they were answered by you
How to play Time In A Bottle
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 Dm. 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.