What Time Is It? - Marshall Crenshaw

What Time Is It?

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Intro: D C {x2}
 
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
What time is it?
D C
I've just got to know
D C
What time is it?
D C
Three more hours to go
G Am
Till I hold her in my arms
Bm Am G
And tell her that I want her for my own
G
Tic-toc, tic-toc
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
What time is it?
D C
Tell me once again
D C
What time is it?
D C
Two more hours and then
G Am
I'll kiss her lips
Bm Am G
While the magic of the moonlight makes her mine
F#m7 G
Better hurry up and put my tie on
F#m7 G A
Better hurry up its almost time
 
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
What time is it?
D C
Just one hour more
D C
What time is it?
D C
Now I'm at her door
G Am
And my heart is beating fast
Bm Am
The moments here at last
G
What time is it?
Am C
It's time for love
 
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
 
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock
D C
Tic-toc, listen to the clock

How to play What Time Is It?

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 D. 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.

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