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Time Chords

Here are the chords for “Time” by Pink Floyd — in the key of F#m (F#m, A, E and D9). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:F#mAED9A9C#m7Bm7BmF/CEm

Chords for Time

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyRock
B
3
90
F#m A E
F#mTicking away the moments that make up Aa dull day
 You Efritter and waste the hours in and off hand F#mway
F#mKicking around on a piece of ground in your Ahometown
EWaiting for someone or something to show you the F#mway
D9Tired of lying in the sunshine
A9Staying home to watch the rain
D9You are young and life is long
A9There is time to Akill to day
D9And then one day you find
C#m7Ten years have got behind you
Bm7No one told you when to run
 01-Sep-2007EYou missed the F#mstarting Agun E 
 And you F#mrun you run to catch up with the sun but it's Asinking
 RaEcing around to come up behind you agaF#min
 The F#msun is the same in the relative way but you're Aolder
EShorter of breath and one day closer to F#mdeath
D9Every year is getting shorter
A9Never seem to find the time
D9Plans that either come to naught
 Or A9half a page of scribbled lines
D9Hanging on in quiet despeC#m7ration
 Is the english way
 My Bm7time has gone my song is over
BmThought I'd F/Csomething more to Emsay

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About Time

Pink Floyd's “Time” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 10 chords — F#m, A, E, D9, A9, C#m7, Bm7 and Bm, and a few more — with the progression centred on F#m, A and E. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Time — FAQ

What key is “Time” in?

“Time” by Pink Floyd is in the key of F#m. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Time”?

“Time” uses 10 chords: F#m, A, E, D9, A9, C#m7, Bm7 and Bm, and a few more.

Is “Time” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Time” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Time”?

“Time” is performed by Pink Floyd.

Is there a play-along video for “Time”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Time”?

“Time” is categorised as Rock.