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I Got by in Time chords by
The Jam
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Key: G minor•
Intro 1
Em
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Verse 1
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Saw a girl that I used to know
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I was deep in thought at the time
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To recognize the face at first
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Cause I was probably looking at mine
C
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Well she was the only girl I've ever loved
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But my folks didn't dig her so much
D
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I was young
C
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This is serious
D
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To me she was the world (she was

my world now)
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I thought I'd never live without her,
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But I got by in time
Verse 2
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Well let me tell you now,
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Saw a guy that I used to know
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Man he'd changed so much
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I think it hurt him to say 'hello,
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Cause he hardly opened his mouth
C
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Yeah well he was my best

friend a few years ago
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Truly inseparable
Verse 3
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We were young
C
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We were full of ideals
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We were gonna pull this whole world
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But something happened
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I didn't know why
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But that's the way that it goes.
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I suppose,
Verse 4
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What you say - what you do
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Don't mean nothing, nothing at all
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And all the bonds you make between ya
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Can be broken any time
B
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you want now
Em
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Please tell me if my philosophy's wrong
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I've got to know the truth
C
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I don't mean to offend anyone but,
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You know it's something that I do, oh-
Verse 5
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So nice to see you tonight,
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And I'm so glad that you came
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Some of the people standing outside,
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say
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Sure feel the same
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Yeah my point is in a round about way
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Given time he'll always for get
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Cause the memories
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That ... me on
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To me everything

(you're everything now)
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And it always will be mine, yeah
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And no one can take them away
Outro 1
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  • G

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  • Am

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I Got by in Time?

The original key of I Got by in Time by The Jam is G minor.

What are the main chords for I Got by in Time?

The primary chords used in I Got by in Time are Gm, Bb, Eb, F, Ab, Cm.

Do I need a capo to play I Got by in Time?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is I Got by in Time beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Bb, Eb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of I Got by in Time?

The tempo of I Got by in Time is approximately 194 beats per minute.

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