Time To Go
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capo 5th fret
Intro
Em
verse 1
Em Em-1 Em-2 Em-3 G/E
We pushed the horses as long as we could
Am-1 Am-2 Am-3 G/A
Over Coolie Pass into Sierra Woods
Em-1 Em-2 Em-3 G/E
Burned the wagon wheels for heat, for food, we
Am-1 Am-2 Am-3 G/A
Cut down Timothy Gant to die, the twelve could make it through
[Refrão]C G
Time to go, time to go, go
C G G/F# Em
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G G/F# Em
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G
We'll never come back, it's time to go
C G
Try to make it to the shore, it's time to go
C G G/F# Em
And now I know, it's time to go
verse 2
Em-1 Em-2 Em-3 G/E
In Bakersfield we found a planned community, with
Am-1 Am-2 Am-3 G/A
Plentiful two bedrooms and full amenities
Em-1 Em-2 Em-3 G/E
We sold the horses, we sold our guns
Am-1 Am-2 Am-3 G/A
A specter of Timothy Gant appeared on my lawn, and told me to run
[Refrão] C G
It's time to go, time to go, time to go
C G G/F# Em
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G G/F# Em
Time to go, time to go, go, go
C G
We'll never make it back, it's time to go
C G
And vanish through the cracks, of molten ash
C G G/F# Em
Don't know what you had, it's time to go
How to play Time To Go
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 Em. 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.