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Time

Leftover Salmon

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Time by Leftover Salmon

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Time (Live)
(Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2026)

Capo 4th fret

Intro
G

Verse 1
GI Was Ready To Go When I Turned 1Em8
And CMy Granddad Said GThese Words To Me
Don't Give It Away Like I Did EmMine, Son
CYou Ain't Got Nothing If You DAin't Got GTime

Verse 2
GWell, You Work Away Your Life Chasing That EmDream
It's Like CSwimming Up River Trying To DGet DownGstream
Well, You Start Off Young And You End Up EmOld
When You Stand Up Straight, Just DDo What You're GTold

Chorus
'Cause You Can't CBuy It, Steal Or GBorrow
You Gotta DLive For The Day Before GTomorrow
When The CBig Hand Turns, The GLittle Hand EmFlies
Son, You GAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got EmTime
Son, You GAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Instrumental Break
G    Em    C   D G
Em    C   D G    C
G    D    G    C
Em    G   Em   G  D G

Verse 3
GCreek Bank Fishing With My Own EmSon
CKnowing My Race Is GNearly Run
Hearing Hand-Me-Down Words From YesterEmday
CSon, Don't Go Giving Your DLife AGway

Chorus
'Cause You Can't CBuy It, Steal Or GBorrow
You Gotta DLive For The Day Before GTomorrow
When The CBig Hand Turns, The GLittle Hand EmFlies
Son, You GAin't Got Nothing If You DAin't Got EmTime
Son, YouG Ain't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Instrumental Break
Em G    Em    C   D G
Em    C   D G

Chorus
Well, You Can't CBuy It, Steal Or GBorrow
You Gotta DLive For The Day Before GTomorrow
When The CBig Hand Turns, The GLittle Hand EmFlies
Son, You GAin't Got Nothing If You DAin't Got EmTime
Son, YouG Ain't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Outro
Well, You Can't Take It With You When You EmDie
So You GAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time
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FAQ

What are the chords for Time?

The chords for Time are: G, Em, C, D

What is the original key of Time?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Time?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Time in another key?

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

Can Time be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Time on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Time?

Time uses 4 chords: G, Em, C, D

What is the easiest way to play 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 Time released in?

Time was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Time?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch 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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