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Key: C# minor•
Intro 1
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A suited man smiled said:
Verse 1
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"It's just a matter of time
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You can have the world
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at your feet
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By tomorrow
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Just sign on this line."
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Hold tight, limelight!
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Approaching the paramount
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With the sun in our eyes
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Fearing family ties, legalize,
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Compromise
Verse 2
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In a dimly lit room with a stool as his

Stage
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A dream-stricken prince prince
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of a pau per's

Descent

Haunts the eavesdropping silence
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That presses his window
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As he sweats a performance
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To an audience that ticks on the wall
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To the
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practical observer
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It's just a matter of time
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"You can deviate from the com-
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Monplace
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Only to fall back in line."
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I understand mine's a risky plan
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And your system can't miss
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But is security after all a cause
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Or symptom of happiness?
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Interlude 1
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Brave, yet afraid,
Verse 4

his eyes on horizon
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In a steady-set gaze

gaze
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A mariner soon from an open cocoon

Takes a moment to summon
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his courage
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To stifle his grave

apprehension and
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Trembling, approaches the surf
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A father's benedic
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tion as his hopeful

Son departs
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To brave the sea of rage and conquer
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At all costs
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Lingers in his memory
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And visions still surviving in a logic-

Proof shell
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That should have been held sacred,
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safe

And hidden well
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Are compromised in usury
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With every rising sun that yields no

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The hesitation cultivates within the

Tired man
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And rumors spread of mutiny
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And though the time will come when
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Dream and day unite
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Tonight the only consolation causing

Him to fight
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In fearless faith in destiny
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Interlude 2
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Verse 6
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Even when plans fall to pieces
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I can still find the courage

With promise I've found in my faith
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Verse 7
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Likely or not, it's a dream that we keep
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And at odds with our senses we'll climb

But if faith is the answer, we're

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Reached it

And if spirit's a sign
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Then it's only a matter of
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time
Outro 1
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  • F

  • G

  • D

  • Bb

  • Dm

  • Gm

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  • E

  • A

  • Em

  • C

  • G#

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  • Eb

    6

  • Fm

  • Abm

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  • D#

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  • C#m

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  • A#dim

  • Ab

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  • Gb

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  • Absus4

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  • Bbm

  • Db

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  • C#

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What is the original key of Only a Matter of Time?

The original key of Only a Matter of Time by Dream Theater is C# minor.

What are the main chords for Only a Matter of Time?

The primary chords used in Only a Matter of Time are C#m, A, B, F#, D, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play Only a Matter of Time?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Only a Matter of Time beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like C#m, A, B, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Only a Matter of Time?

The tempo of Only a Matter of Time is approximately 70 beats per minute.

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