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Time

Leftover Salmon

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Time by Leftover Salmon in the key of E

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
E

Verse 1
EI Was Ready To Go When I Turned 1C#m8
And AMy Granddad Said EThese Words To Me
Don't Give It Away Like I Did C#mMine, Son
AYou Ain't Got Nothing If You BAin't Got ETime

Verse 2
EWell, You Work Away Your Life Chasing That C#mDream
It's Like ASwimming Up River Trying To BGet DownEstream
Well, You Start Off Young And You End Up C#mOld
When You Stand Up Straight, Just BDo What You're ETold

Chorus
'Cause You Can't ABuy It, Steal Or EBorrow
You Gotta BLive For The Day Before ETomorrow
When The ABig Hand Turns, The ELittle Hand C#mFlies
Son, You EAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got C#mTime
Son, You EAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Instrumental Break
E    C#m    A   B E
C#m    A   B E    A
E    B    E    A
C#m    E   C#m   E  B E

Verse 3
ECreek Bank Fishing With My Own C#mSon
AKnowing My Race Is ENearly Run
Hearing Hand-Me-Down Words From YesterC#mday
ASon, Don't Go Giving Your BLife AEway

Chorus
'Cause You Can't ABuy It, Steal Or EBorrow
You Gotta BLive For The Day Before ETomorrow
When The ABig Hand Turns, The ELittle Hand C#mFlies
Son, You EAin't Got Nothing If You BAin't Got C#mTime
Son, YouE Ain't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Instrumental Break
C#m E    C#m    A   B E
C#m    A   B E

Chorus
Well, You Can't ABuy It, Steal Or EBorrow
You Gotta BLive For The Day Before ETomorrow
When The ABig Hand Turns, The ELittle Hand C#mFlies
Son, You EAin't Got Nothing If You BAin't Got C#mTime
Son, YouE Ain't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time

Outro
Well, You Can't Take It With You When You C#mDie
So You EAin't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Time
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Time?

The chords for Time are: E, C#m, A, B

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: E, C#m, A, B

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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