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Time In A Bottle

Jim Croce

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Em   Emmaj7   Em7   Em6
  Am   Am   B7   B7

Verse
If I EmCould Save TimeEmmaj7 In A BottEm7le    Em6​
The FirAmst Thing That I'd LikAme To Do       B7     B7​
Is To SaEmve Every Day TilEm7l Eternity EmPasses AwayC​
  Em    Just To SAmpend Them With You.        B7     B7​

Verse 2
If I EmCould Make Days Emmaj7Last ForeveEm7r      Em6​
If WoAmrds Could Make Wishes ComAme True               B7     B7​
I'd SavEme Every Day LEm7ike A TreasD#ure And Then         C​
AgEmain, I Would SpeAmnd Them With You.            B7     B7​

Hook
But There Never SeeEms To Be Enough Time    B/D#​
To C#mDo The Things You Want To Do OBnce You Find Them                A     E/G#       F#m7       B7​
I've LooEked Around Enough To KnowB/D#​
That YouC#m're The One I Want To Go Through TimeB With.                 A     E/G#       F#m7       B7​

Verse 3
If I HEmad A BoEmmaj7x Just For Em7WishesEm6​
And DreAmams That Had Never Come TAmrue               B7     B7​
The BoxEm Would Be Empty   Em7Except For TEmhe Memory          C​
Of HoEmw They Were Answered BAmy You                B7     B7​

Outro
  Em   Em   Em   Em
  Em   Em   Em   Em9
Also available in: Dm (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Time In A Bottle?

The chords for Time In A Bottle are: Em, Emmaj7, Em7, Em6, Am, B7, C, D#, E, B/D#, C#m, B

What is the original key of Time In A Bottle?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Time In A Bottle?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Time In A Bottle in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Time In A Bottle be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Time In A Bottle on ukulele?

Chord Time In A Bottle can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Time In A Bottle?

Time In A Bottle uses 12 chords: Em, Emmaj7, Em7, Em6, Am, B7, C, D#, E, B/D#, C#m, B

What is the easiest way to play Time In A Bottle?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Time In A Bottle released in?

Time In A Bottle was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Time In A Bottle?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Time In A Bottle to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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