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Got The Time

Joe Jackson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Got The Time by Joe Jackson in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E G A D(x3)
D D D E

Verse 1
EWake Up, Got Another Day To Get Through Now
Got Another Man To See,E Got To Call Him On The Telephone
Got To Find A Piece Of Paper D  E​
Sit Down, Got Another Letter To Write, Think I'll Got To Get The Letter Just RightE​
There's A Ringing On The Telephone, Oh No, Got To Write A Little LateEr D  C​

Pre-chorus
No Such DDay AsG Tomorrow
Only AOne Two Three Go!

Chorus
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
D D D
Tickin' In My EHeaGd  A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
D D D
E

Verse 2
EIf I Tell You What I'm Doing Today
Will You Shut Up And Get Out Of My Way?E​
Someone Asked Me What The Time Is, I Don't Know Only Know I Gotta Go Now D  E​
No Time, Trying To Get A Watch Repaired, No Time, Never Got A Thing To WearE​
Hear The Ringin' Of The Telephone, No, No, Hear A Ringin' In My Head Now E  D  C​

Pre-chorus
No Such DDay AsG Tomorrow
Only AOne Two Three Go!

Chorus
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, Tick, TickiGn' In My HeaAd          D​
D D D
Tickin' In My EHeaGd  A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
D D D
E

Interlude
E G A D(x3)
D D D
E G A D(x3)
D D D
E E E E(x20)
E D C

Pre-chorus
No Such DDay AsG Tomorrow
Only AOne Two Three Go!

Chorus
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
D D D
Tickin' In My EHeaGd  A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
DTickin' In MyE HeGad A​
D D D

Outro
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick, TicDk, Tickin' In My Head
E(Time)G Got The TimAe Tick
Also available in: B (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Got The Time?

The chords for Got The Time are: E, G, A, D, C

What is the original key of Got The Time?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing Got The Time?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Got The Time in another key?

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

Can Got The Time be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Got The Time on ukulele?

Chord Got The Time can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Got The Time?

Got The Time uses 5 chords: E, G, A, D, C

What is the easiest way to play Got The Time?

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 Got The Time released in?

Got The Time was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Got The Time?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Got The Time 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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