Time Is A Thief
View chords used in this chart
Intro
C E7 Am Gm7 F A7 Dm
Ocultar tablatura
G7
E|---------|
B|---------|
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|-5-4-3-2-|
E|---------|
G#dim Am D7 Dm7 G C G C
[Verso 1]
C E7 Am Gm
Time is a damned old outlaw
Gm7 F A7 Dm Dm G
Always on the run
G#dim
He'll set you down
Am D7
And buy you rounds
Dm7 G C C C
And rob you when you're done
[Verso 2]
E7 Am C
Time is a cold wind blowin'
F A7 Dm
Chills you tooo the bone
Dm G G#dim Am D7
A bitter freeze blowin' through the trees
Dm7 G C
Till all your leaves are gone
[Refrão]
C
It's like a penny
F/C
Like a penny
C
On a busy sidewalk
F C
Stepped over and ignored
Am
It don't mean nothin'
Gm
Don't mean nothin'
F C/E
Nothin' to ya
D7 Dm G G# Am
Till you're a penny short
{Instrumental}
Am Em7 F D7 D7
[Verso 3]
C E7 Am7 C
Time is an old man smilin'
F A7 Dm
With a tear drop on his face
Dm7 G G#dim
Saying, "Sure it ends
Am D7
Ooh, trust me friend
Dm7 G7 C
Life is worth the wait"
[Refrão]
G C
He said, "It's kinda like a penny
F/C
Like a penny
C E7
On a busy sidewalk (busy sidewalk)
F C
Stepped over and ignored
Am
It don't mean nothin'
C F
Don't mean nothin' (Nothin' to ya)
C
Nothin' to ya
Dm7 F C
Till you're a penny short
How to play Time Is A Thief
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.