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Time After Time

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Intro:   
F G EmFmaj9
        (repeat)
[Verse]
Dm     C      Dm    C        Dm    C        Dm       C
Ly   - ing in bed I hear the clock tick and think of you.
Caught up in  cir - cles  confu  - sion is  nothing  new.
F    G      Em   F               G    Em
Flashbacks, warm nights.  Almost left behind
F   G       Em  F     F    Fmaj9
Suitcase of memories, time after 
Dm     C         Dm      C          Dm    C         Dm     C
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.
     F   G   Em F       G    Em          F   G      Em   F
Then you say go slow, I fall behind. The second hand undwinds.
[Chorus]
          G                          Am7            F    Fmaj9 C
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
[Verse]
Dm   C           Dm      C            Dm   C        Dm        C
Af - ter my      picture fades and    dark-ness has turned to grey.
Watching through win  -  dows, you're wondering if  I'm o  -  k.
F G     Em F        G    Em       F   G          Em     F
Secrets stolen from deep inside.  The drum beats out of time.
[Chorus]
          G                          Am7            F    Fmaj9 C
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
[Bridge]
You said go slow, I fall behind.  The second hand unwinds.
[Chorus]
          G                          Am7            F    Fmaj9 C
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
F    Fmaj9 C
Time after time.
Time after time.
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Time After Time chords and lyrics

Free chords for Time After Time by Matchbox Twenty. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro:   
F  G  Em  Fmaj9  (repeat)
[Verse]
Caught up in  cir - cles  confu  - sion is  nothing  new.
You're calling   to      me I       can't hear what you've said.
[Chorus]
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
[Verse]
Watching through win  -  dows, you're wondering if  I'm o  -  k.
[Chorus]
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
[Bridge]
You said go slow, I fall behind.  The second hand unwinds.
[Chorus]
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time.
If you're lost you can look and you  will find me.  Time after time.
If you    fall I will catch you I'll be waiting.    Time after time. 
Time after time.
Time after time

Time After Time Chords by Matchbox Twenty

Learn how to play Time After Time by Matchbox Twenty with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Time After Time chords”, “Time After Time guitar chords”, or “Matchbox Twenty 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 F, G, Em, Fmaj9, Dm, C.

Frequently asked questions about Time After Time

How do I play "Time After Time" by Matchbox Twenty on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Time After Time" by Matchbox Twenty 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.

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Can I transpose "Time After Time" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Time After Time"?

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

Is "Time After Time" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Time After Time" in?

The chords for "Time After Time" show the original chord names (including F, G, Em, Fmaj9, Dm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.