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[Chords]
Fadd9: [1-3-x-2-1-3]
[Intro]
 Am   Fadd9(2x)
[Verse 1]
AmI was walking Fadd9through a courtyard
AmWithout shoes anFadd9d without regard
AmAutomatic catacoFadd9mbs
AmTake me where I wanna gFadd9o
[Pre-Chorus]
AmAll around, Fadd9all in faces
AmIt astounds Fadd9and amazes
AmBuilt to last and known to roFadd9am
AmTouch me I'm a chromosFadd9ome
[Chorus]
Whoa tEmime
Fascinated by the face of tEmime
Whoa tEmime
I got it to give and now we're going to make some tEmime
[Verse 2]
AmUltra-fine and altruistic
Fadd9Can I spy into the mystic
AmSystem's down for infiltration
Fadd9Open mind free of frustration
[Pre-Chorus]
AmI was driving Fadd9to a safe place
AmAnd arriving Fadd9as I retraced
AmYell into a telescoFadd9pe
AmAim it at the star of hoFadd9pe
[Chorus]
Whoa tEmime
Fascinated by the face of tEmime
Whoa tEmime
I got it to give and now we're going to make some tEmime
[Chorus]
BmAll F#mover Athe yEmonder
BmThe F#msmell of blAood and thEmunder
I'm conBmnected by F#mthe lightning rod
AGiving the bEmeauty to it
BmHeaven kF#mnows how wAell I kEmnow you
[Verse 3]
AmUltra-fine and altruistic
Fadd9Can I spy into the mystic
AmSystem's down for infiltration
Fadd9Open mind free of frustration
[Pre-Chorus]
AmAll around, Fadd9all in faces
AmIt astounds Fadd9and amazes
AmBuilt to last and known to roFadd9am
AmTouch me I'm a chromosFadd9ome
[Chorus]
Whoa tEmime
Fascinated by the face of tEmime
Whoa tEmime
I got it to give and now we're going to make some tEmime
[Chorus]
BmAll F#mover Athe yEmonder
BmThe F#msmell of blAood and thEmunder
I'm conBmnected by F#mthe lightning rod
AGiving the bEmeauty to it
BmHeaven kF#mnows how wAell I kEmnow you
[Outro]
 Bm   F#m   A   Em(8x)

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Time

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Chords]

Fadd9: [1-3-x-2-1-3]

[Intro]

Am Fadd9

(2x)

[Verse 1]

Am Fadd9

I was walking through a courtyard

Am Fadd9

Without shoes and without regard

Am Fadd9

Automatic catacombs

Am Fadd9

Take me where I wanna go

[Pre-Chorus]

Am Fadd9

All around, all in faces

Am Fadd9

It astounds and amazes

Am Fadd9

Built to last and known to roam

Am Fadd9

Touch me I'm a chromosome

[Chorus]

Whoa time

Fascinated by the face of time

Whoa time

I got it to give and now we're going to make some time

[Verse 2]

Ultra-fine and altruistic

Fadd9

Can I spy into the mystic

System's down for infiltration

Fadd9

Open mind free of frustration

[Pre-Chorus]

Am Fadd9

I was driving to a safe place

Am Fadd9

And arriving as I retraced

Am Fadd9

Yell into a telescope

Am Fadd9

Aim it at the star of hope

[Chorus]

Whoa time

Fascinated by the face of time

Whoa time

I got it to give and now we're going to make some time

[Chorus]

Bm F#m A Em

All over the yonder

Bm F#m A Em

The smell of blood and thunder

Bm F#m

I'm connected by the lightning rod

A Em

Giving the beauty to it

Bm F#m A Em

Heaven knows how well I know you

[Verse 3]

Ultra-fine and altruistic

Fadd9

Can I spy into the mystic

System's down for infiltration

Fadd9

Open mind free of frustration

[Pre-Chorus]

Am Fadd9

All around, all in faces

Am Fadd9

It astounds and amazes

Am Fadd9

Built to last and known to roam

Am Fadd9

Touch me I'm a chromosome

[Chorus]

Whoa time

Fascinated by the face of time

Whoa time

I got it to give and now we're going to make some time

[Chorus]

Bm F#m A Em

All over the yonder

Bm F#m A Em

The smell of blood and thunder

Bm F#m

I'm connected by the lightning rod

A Em

Giving the beauty to it

Bm F#m A Em

Heaven knows how well I know you

[Outro]

Bm F#m A Em

(8x)

About Time Chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Learn how to play Time by Red Hot Chili Peppers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Time chords”, “Time guitar chords”, or “Red Hot Chili Peppers 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fadd9, Am, Em, Bm, F#m, A.

FAQ — Time by Red Hot Chili Peppers

How do I play "Time" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Time" by Red Hot Chili Peppers on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Time" by Red Hot Chili Peppers free?

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Can I transpose "Time" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Time"?

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

Is "Time" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Time" by Red Hot Chili Peppers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers below.

What key is "Time" in?

The chords for "Time" show the original chord names (including Fadd9, Am, Em, Bm, F#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.