Time Warp
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[Verse]
It's astounding
B
Time is fleeting
G D A
Madness takes its toll
A
But listen closely
B
Not for very much longer
G D A
I've got to keep control
[Verse]
B
I remember doing the time warp
G D A
Drinking those moments when
A
The blackness would hit me
B
And the void would be calling
[Chorus]
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
E
[Chorus]
A
And not a step to the right
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
A
Put your hands on your hips
[Chorus]
A
You bring your knees in tight
D
But it's the pelvic thrust
A
It really drives you insane
[Chorus]
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
[Verse]
A
Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
A
When a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink
D
He shook-a me up and took me by surprise
A
He had a pickup truck and those devil's eyes
E D
He stared at me and I felt the change
A
Time meant nothing, never would again
[Chorus]
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
E
[Chorus]
A
And not a step to the right
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
N.C.
Put your hands on your **** hips
E
[Chorus]
A
You bring your knees in tight
D
But it's the pelvic thrust
A
It really drives you insane
[Chorus]
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
N.C.
It's just a jump to the left
E
[Chorus]
A
And not a step to the right
[Actors speaking]
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
N.C.
Put your hands on your hips
E
[Chorus]
A
You bring your knees in tight
D
But it's the pelvic thrust
A
It really drives you insane
[Chorus]
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
F C G D A
Let's do the time warp again
How to play Time Warp
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 B. 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.