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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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In time baby,

I'll get you off my mind

Little by little, watch my love slow down
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But, oh yeah,
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you know what it means to be alone
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Today you're laughing pretty baby,
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tomorrow you could be crying
Verse 2
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You live for today,

you leave tomorrow on it's own

We got a little child,

we should try and make it a home
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But, oh yeah, you know what
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it means to be alone
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Today you're laughing pretty baby,
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tomorrow you could be crying
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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There's an old saying,

every dog has it's day

The good dogs the one

in the back fades away
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But, oh yeah,
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you know what it means to be alone
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Today you're laughing pretty baby,
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tomorrow you could be crying
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of It Takes Time by Otis Rush is G major.

The primary chords used in It Takes Time are G, C, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of It Takes Time is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of It Takes Time using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for It Takes Time. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Otis Rush.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add It Takes Time to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for It Takes Time by Otis Rush on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.