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The Doobie Brothers
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Key: A minor•
Intro 1
G#dim7
G#dim7
3

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Am
Am

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G/B
G/B

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Am/C
Am/C
2

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C#dim7
C#dim7
3

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Dm7
Dm7

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C/E
C/E

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F
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F#dim7
F#dim7

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C/G
C/G

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G#dim7
G#dim7
3

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Am
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G/B
G/B

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Am/C
Am/C
2

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C#dim7
C#dim7
3

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Dm7
Dm7

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C/E
C/E

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F
F

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F#dim7
F#dim7

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C/G
C/G

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G#dim7
G#dim7
3

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Am
Am

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G/B
G/B

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Am/C
Am/C
2

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C#dim7
C#dim7
3

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Dm7
Dm7

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Dm7
Dm7

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Verse 1
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Hey, don't worry, I've been lied to

I've been here many times before
F9sus4
F9sus4
3

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F9
F9

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Girl, don't you worry, I know where I stand
C/G
C/G

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I don't need this love,
G9sus4
G9sus4

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I don't need your hand
F9sus4
F9sus4
3

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F9
F9

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I know I could turn, blink, and you'd be gone
C/G
C/G

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Then I must be prepared
G9sus4
G9sus4

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any time to carry on
Chorus 1
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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But minute by minute by minute by minute
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I keep holding on (I'll be holding on)
Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bb7
Bb7

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Am7
Am7

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(I'll be holding...)
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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Minute by minute by minute by minute
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I keep holding on, oh baby
Verse 2
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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You will stay just to watch me, darlin'

Wilt away on lies from you
F9sus4
F9sus4
3

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F9
F9

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Can't stop the habit of livin' on the run
C/G
C/G

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Take it all for granted
G9sus4
G9sus4

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like you're the only one
F9sus4
F9sus4
3

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F9
F9

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Livin' on my own, somehow that sounds nice
C/G
C/G

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You think I'm your fool
G9sus4
G9sus4

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Well, you may just be right
Chorus 2
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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'Cause minute by minute by minute by minute
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I keep holding on (I'll be holding on)
Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bb7
Bb7

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Am7
Am7

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(I'll be holding...)
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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G9sus4
G9sus4

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Minute by minute by minute by minute
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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I keep holding on baby
Bm7
Bm7
2

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Bb7
Bb7

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Am7
Am7

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I keep holding
Interlude 1
Dm7
Dm7

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C/E
C/E

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F
F

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(on)
F#dim7
F#dim7

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C/G
C/G

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G#dim7
G#dim7
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Am
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G/B
G/B

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Am/C
Am/C
2

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C#dim7
C#dim7
3

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Dm7
Dm7

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C/E
C/E

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F
F

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F#dim7
F#dim7

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C/G
C/G

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G#dim7
G#dim7
3

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Am
Am

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G/B
G/B

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Am/C
Am/C
2

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C#dim7
C#dim7
3

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Dm7
Dm7

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Em7
Em7

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Bridge 1
Em7
Em7

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Call my name and I'll be gone
Bm7
Bm7
2

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Am7
Am7

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You'll reach out and I won't be there
D9sus4
D9sus4

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Just my luck you'll realize

You should spend your life
Am7
Am7

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D9sus4
D9sus4

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with someone
Am7
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Bm7
Bm7
2

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You could spend your life with some one
Chorus 3
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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D9sus4
D9sus4

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Minute by minute by minute by minute
Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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I'll be holding on, yeah-yeah, now
F#m7
F#m7
2

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F7
F7

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Em7
Em7

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Everyday
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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D9sus4
D9sus4

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Gmaj7
Gmaj7

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I'll be holding on
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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D9sus4
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Gmaj7
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I'll be holding on, girl, to the memory
F#m7
F#m7
2

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F7
F7

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Em7
Em7

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Yeah- yeah
Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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D9sus4
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Minute by minute by minute by minute

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G#dim7

    3

  • Am

  • G/B

  • Am/C

    2

  • C#dim7

    3

  • Dm7

  • C/E

  • F

  • F#dim7

  • C/G

  • G9sus4

  • Cmaj7

  • F9sus4

    3

  • F9

  • Fmaj7

  • Bm7

    2

  • Bb7

  • Am7

  • Em7

  • D9sus4

  • Gmaj7

  • F#m7

    2

  • F7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Minute By Minute by The Doobie Brothers is A minor.

The primary chords used in Minute By Minute are E, Am, G, C, A, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Minute By Minute is approximately 144 beats per minute.

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

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