Time It Is Today
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Cmaj7 (w/volume swell; drums enter)
Cmaj7 Em9 [2X, w/bass fill 2nd time]
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bass fill:
Em9
v v v v
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Verse 1:
Cmaj7 Em9
Sunrise, sunset
Cmaj7 Em9
What you're born with is what you get
G CaddD G CaddD
Let your fear just pass away
G CaddD G Cmaj9
Then your love will fill your days
Em9
I know
Verse 2:
I need so little, yet so much
Child's sweet laughter, woman's touch
I can't say just what is real
All I know is what I feel
I know
Bridge:
D7
(Ba-ba-ba...) The time it is today
And we must find our way
My heartbeat clearly states
The answer's not in hate
G/B G A
I once believed that love was but a dream
D7
But now I know
G/B G A
That love's a flowing stream
Bm
They're lying, killing, they're pushing their rules
G
They tell me the prophets all were just fools
Bm
But I know different and I won't be used
G
It's they that are lost
Cmaj7 Em9 Cmaj7 Em9
It's they are confused
(They are confused)
(They are confused)
Verse 3:
Sunrise, sunset
What you're born with is what you get
All your world is all your fears
They don't change, but pass in years
Em9 E [end cold]
I know
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Time It Is Today
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 Cmaj7. 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.