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Time After Time

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[Intro]
 A    Bx2
[Verse]
ELying in my bed,  I hear the clock  tick and think of you.
ECaught up in circ - les, confu -  sion is nothing new.
AFlash Bback, G#mwarm Anights, Aalmost Bleft beG#mhind.
ASuitBcase of G#mmemorAies...
Time Bafter...
ESome times you picture me, I'm walk - ing too far ahead.
You're calling to me, I can't hear what you've said.
Then Ayou Bsay, G#mGo  sAlow, - AI fBall behG#mind.
 AThe Bsecond G#mhand unAwinds.
[Chorus]
 If you're lBost, you can look and you C#m7will find me
   Atime aBfter tEime.
If you Bfall I will catch you, I'll C#m7be waiting
  ATime aBfter tEime.
 If you're Blost, you can look and you C#m7will find me
   Aadd9time Bafter Etime.
If you Bfall I will catch you, I'll C#m7be waiting
  ATime after time.
[Instrumental]
A B
[Verse]
EAf  -  ter my picture fades and dark - ness has turned to grey,
Watch - ing through win - dows, you're wondering if I'm ok - ay.
ASecBrets G#mstol - Aen from Bdeep insG#mide,
  AThe Bdrum beats G#mout of Atime.
[Chorus]
 If you're Blost, you can look and you C#m7will find me
   Aadd9time Bafter Etime.
If you Bfall I will catch you, I'll C#m7be waiting
  Aadd9Time Bafter Etime.
[Instrumental]
    B    C#m7    A     B     E2X
[Bridge] bass and mando
AYou Bsay,  G#mGo  Aslow,   I Bfall beG#mhind.
AThe seBcond haG#mnd unwiAnds.
[Chorus]  2X
 If you're Blost, you can look and you C#m7will find me
   Aadd9time Bafter Etime.
If you Bfall I will catch you, I'll C#m7be waiting
  Aadd9Time Bafter Etime.
    Aadd9Time Bafter Etime.   7X

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Time After Time

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

C#m7

Aadd9

[Intro]

A B

[Verse]

Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you.

Caught up in circ - les, confu - sion is nothing new.

A B G#m A A B G#m

Flash back, warm nights, almost left behind.

A B G#m A

Suitcase of memories...

Time after...

Some times you picture me, I'm walk - ing too far ahead.

You're calling to me, I can't hear what you've said.

A B G#m A A B G#m

Then you say, Go slow, - I fall behind.

A B G#m A

The second hand unwinds.

[Chorus]

B C#m7

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

A B E

time after time.

B C#m7

If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting

A B E

Time after time.

B C#m7

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

Aadd9 B E

time after time.

B C#m7

If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting

Time after time.

[Instrumental]

A B

[Verse]

Af - ter my picture fades and dark - ness has turned to grey,

Watch - ing through win - dows, you're wondering if I'm ok - ay.

A B G#m A B G#m

Secrets stol - en from deep inside,

A B G#m A

The drum beats out of time.

[Chorus]

B C#m7

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

Aadd9 B E

time after time.

B C#m7

If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting

Aadd9 B E

Time after time.

[Instrumental]

B C#m7 A B E

[Bridge] bass and mando

A B G#m A B G#m

You say, Go slow, I fall behind.

A B G#m A

The second hand unwinds.

[Chorus] 2X

B C#m7

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me

Aadd9 B E

time after time.

B C#m7

If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting

Aadd9 B E

Time after time.

Aadd9 B E

Time after time. 7X

About Time After Time Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Time After Time by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Time After Time chords”, “Time After Time guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Time After Time 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 Time After Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Time After Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, E, G#m, C#m7, Aadd9.

FAQ — Time After Time by Willie Nelson

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What key is "Time After Time" in?

The chords for "Time After Time" show the original chord names (including A, B, E, G#m, C#m7, Aadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.