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Take Time

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Take Time by Ruthie Foster in the key of E

Take Time
Ruthie Foster

Intro
E ---------E3|--------E3|--------3E|--------3E|
B ---------0|--------0|--------0|--------0|
G -----0-2-0|2H4-2-0-0|----0-2-0|2H4-2-0-0|
D -0H2-----0|--------0|0H2-----0|--------0|
A ---------2|--------2|--------2|--------2|
E ---------3|--------3|--------3|--------3|

Verse
You Gotta SEtart Somewhere
SG#7tart With Yourself
BC#muild Your Own Dream
Can't DAream For No One Else

When You’re CEaught In The Middle
Don’t ForgG#et To Take A Breath
You Can C#mGet To Where You’re Going
If You AAin-Ain’t There Yet

And DF#mon’t Forget To WEatch The Horses ARuAn

Chorus
Take TimeE
Take It DAay By EDay
Take A LAittle Piece Of EJob
Make A LBittle Piece Of Pay

Take It SC#mtep By SEtep
AIn Any Old DiErection
You Won’t AEver Get AnE Answer
If You NBever Ask The Question

It’s OC#mkay Not To KBnow Until YouA Do
But In The MF#meantime  F#m    A
Take The Time For YEou E

Verse
You’re Already HEalfway There
G#7If You’re Showing Up
MC#more Ain’t Always More
You AlrAeady Have EnE/G#ough
F#mTo Slow DEown For Just A Minute
G#Take In The View
Maybe C#mAll All All You’re Doing
Is AAll You Need To DE/G#o
And DF#mon’t Forget To Watch The Sun Sink LAow

Chorus
Take TimeE
Take It DAay By EDay
Take A LAittle Piece Of EJob
Make A LBittle Piece Of Pay

Take It SC#mtep By SEtep
AIn Any Old DiErection
You Won’t AEver Get AnE Answer
If You NBever Ask The Question

It’s OC#mkay Not To KBnow Until YouA Do
But In The MF#meantime  F#m    B
Take The Time FAor You

Instrumental/Solo
A  G#  C#m B A E/G# F#m F#m A A B  B

DF#mon’t Forget To Watch Your E/G#Garden GArow

Chorus
Take TimeE
Take It DAay By EDay
Take A LAittle Piece Of EJob
Make A LBittle Piece Of Pay

Take It SC#mtep By SEtep
AIn Any Old DiErection
You Won’t AEver Get AnE Answer
If You NBever Ask The Question

It’s OC#mkay Not To KBnow Until YouA Do
E/G#But In The MF#meantime  F#m    A

TBake The Time AFor You

E ---------E3|
B ---------0|
G -2H4-2-0-0|
D ---------0|
A ---------2|
E ---------3|
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Take Time?

The chords for Take Time are: E, G#7, C#m, A, G#, F#m, B, E/G#

What is the original key of Take Time?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Take Time?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Take Time in another key?

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

Can Take Time be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Take Time on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Take Time?

Take Time uses 8 chords: E, G#7, C#m, A, G#, F#m, B, E/G#

What is the easiest way to play Take 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 Take Time released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Take Time?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Take 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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