Time Taketh Away
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Intro: F G F ~ ~
C G F G
Time takes us from cradle to grave
C G F
From helpless to helpless again
C G
There ain't no turning back
C F
On this one way track
G
'Cause one day we're bound to give in
[Refrão]
C G
And it just keeps rolling by
C F
Like the sun in the sky
C G C
Like the darkness that follows the day
F G C F
And it may be the lord who giveth
G C
But it's time that taketh away
G
You watch us grow up
F G
We watch you grow old
C G F
It's the order we've known from the start
C G
But it don't help to know
C F
When time's running low
G
'Cause I swear it still tears us apart
[Refrão]
C G
And it just keeps rolling by
C F
Like the sun in the sky
C G C
Like the darkness that follows the day
F G C F
And it may be the lord who giveth
G C
But it's time that taketh away
Bridge:
F Dm G C
And how can I start to take this in stride
Dm F G
Who let your strength start to fray
F Dm G C
And how can I stop the tears in my eyes
Dm F G
You're fading away, fading away
[Refrão]
C G
And it just keeps rolling by
C F
Like the sun in the sky
C G C
Like the darkness that follows the day
F G C F
And it may be the lord who giveth
G Em F
But it's time that taketh away
G C
But it's time that taketh away
OUTRO: F G F C
How to play Time Taketh Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.