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Hourglass

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Intro: F  
    FTime travelling, moving at the speed of liCght
    GMoments we are gathAmering aFre the key to life
    FYour picture in a frame takes me to a place and tiCme
    GWhen I saw the Amfuture wiFth your heart in mind
And you'll knCow
You'll knGow whAmen I give you everything
FEverything I am
And wCe'll go
WeG'll go 
Amtogether hand-in-hand
FSlipping through the hourglass home
Interlude: F  
    FI can't help it if I'm wondering
    Is it all just make-belCieve
    GEverything that Amwe've been through
    FAlways you and me
CIs it so?
GIs it so, wAmhen I ask myself
F"Could this be a dream?"
CWe'll know
GWe'll know togAmether hand-in-hand
                                   F   G- Am  
Slipping through the hourglass home
FAnd my love,
It doesn't matter wherGe we are
DmI lay down A#it all, for Dmall CI Amam
       F         G   F---   C-  G-  Am- F  
Is all we'll be
You'll knCow
Yes, yoGu'll know
AmWhen I give you everything
FEverything I am
CAnd we'll go
GWe'll go 
Amtogether hand-in-hand
                                  F   C- G  
Slipping through the hourglass home
AmTogether hand-in-hand
FSlipping through the hourglass home
Ending: F

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The story behind the song

Lifehouse is an American rock band known for their emotionally resonant songs. "Hourglass" appears on their album Out of the Wasteland, released in 2015. The band, fronted by Jason Wade, has consistently crafted music that explores themes of introspection and connection. Playing "Hourglass" can feel like a moment of quiet reflection, a meditation on the passage of time and its impact.

AI-written from these sources:Lifehouse (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Hourglass

by Lifehouse

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Intro:

F C

Time travelling, moving at the speed of light

G Am F

Moments we are gathering are the key to life

F C

Your picture in a frame takes me to a place and time

G Am F

When I saw the future with your heart in mind

And you'll know

G Am

You'll know when I give you everything

Everything I am

And we'll go

We'll go

together hand-in-hand

Slipping through the hourglass home

Interlude:

I can't help it if I'm wondering

Is it all just make-believe

G Am

Everything that we've been through

Always you and me

Is it so?

G Am

Is it so, when I ask myself

"Could this be a dream?"

We'll know

G Am

We'll know together hand-in-hand

F G Am

Slipping through the hourglass home

And my love,

It doesn't matter where we are

Dm A# Dm C Am

I lay down it all, for all I am

F G F C G Am F

--- - - -

Is all we'll be

You'll know

Yes, you'll know

When I give you everything

Everything I am

And we'll go

We'll go

together hand-in-hand

F C G

Slipping through the hourglass home

Together hand-in-hand

Slipping through the hourglass home

Ending: F

About Hourglass Chords by Lifehouse

Learn how to play Hourglass by Lifehouse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hourglass chords”, “Hourglass guitar chords”, or “Lifehouse Hourglass chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Hourglass chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hourglass lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, G, Am, Dm, A#.

FAQ — Hourglass by Lifehouse

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Can I transpose "Hourglass" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Hourglass" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hourglass"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Hourglass" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Hourglass" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hourglass" by Lifehouse with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lifehouse below.

What key is "Hourglass" in?

The chords for "Hourglass" show the original chord names (including F, C, G, Am, Dm, A#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.