Time Passes Slowly 2
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C |
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C | % |
Verse
G F C Am
Time passes slowly up here in the mountains
G F C Am
We sit beside bridges and walk beside fountains
Em F Em F
Catch the wild fishes that float through the stream
G F C Am
Time passes slow when you're lost in a dream
Interlude
| G F | C Am | G F | C Am |
VERSE
G F C Am
Once I had a sweetheart, she was fine and good-lookin'
G F C Am
We sat in her kitchen while her mama was cookin'
Em F Em F
Staring out the window to the stars high above
G F C Am
Time passes slowly when you're searchin' for love
Interlude
| G F | C Am | G F | C Am |
MIDDLE 8
Bb F
Ain't no reason to go in a wagon to town
Eb G
Ain't no reason to go to the fair
Bb F
Ain't no reason to go up, ain't no reason to go down
Eb Dm C
Ain't no reason to go anywhere
Interlude
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C |
| Eb Dm | C | % |
VERSE
G F C Am
Time passes slowly up here in the daylight
G F C Am
We stare straight ahead and try so hard to stay right
Em F Em F
Like the red rose of summer that blooms in the day
G F C Am
Time passes slowly then fades away
Coda
| G F | C Am | G F | C Am |
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C |
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C |
| Eb Dm | C | Eb Dm | C
How to play Time Passes Slowly 2
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 Eb. 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.