Watchmakers Dial
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G D C G
Oh, yonder stands the prophet, words are music to our ears
G D C D
But down among the sinners, only pain and sweat and tears
Em C G D
Oh, the sermon soothes the simple but the rest are rapt with fear
Em C G D Em C G D G
Ohhhh no, too late to hold a trial, time doesn't wait for the watchmaker's dial
G D C G
In the best laid plans of history lie the ruins of the past
G D C D
And a chronicle of suffering shows the mythic pall they cast
Em C G D
To believe is true religion but to see is truth at last
Em C G D Em G C G D G
Ohhhh no, too late to hold a trial, time doesn't wait for the watchmaker's dial
SOLO ...
G D C G
G D C D
Em C G D
Em C G D Em C G D G
Ohhhh no, too late to hold a trial, time doesn't wait for the watchmaker's dial
Em G C G D G
No, time doesn't wait for the watchmaker's dial
END WITH ...
Em G C G D G (2x)
How to play Watchmakers Dial
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 G. 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.