Written In Time
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Intro
E B C#m B A
[Verso 1]
E
The first time
B
I saw you the world stood still
C#m B
Like fate whispered softly bent to my will
B
Dark hair blowing eyes like the sea
C#m B
I just knew you were meant for me
E A E
Every heartbeat lost in time
B C#m
One look and my soul aligned
A
I was falling
B C#m B
No escape Drowning deep in your embrace
[Refrão]
E
When you smile
My world caught fire
C#m A
Heartbeats racing Burning desire
E
When you smile
[Verso 2]
B C#m B A
You'll be mine
E
It's written in time
B
Like the sun knows when to rise
A C#m
Like the stars belong in the skies
B A
From that moment
B
I just knew
A E
It was always meant to be you
[Refrão]
B E
Now you're mine
C#m
Like the stars that always shine
A
Every moment every day
E B
Love remains Come what may
C#m
[Verso 3]
C#m A E
Maybe years will pass us by
B
Maybe roads will twist and win
C#m
But this feeling it remains
E B
You and I unchained
[Refrão]
C#m
And that smile oh it breaks me down
A
Melts the walls burns the doubt
E C#m
One day someday now you're mine
A
Forever written in time
E B
Maybe years will pass us by
C#m A
Maybe roads will twist and win
E C#m
But this feeling it remains
B
You and
I unchanged
E
It's written in time
How to play Written In Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.