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The Time Is Near chords by
Fairport Convention
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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
F
F

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Em
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The time is near for thing
Dm
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C
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s to pass
F
F

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E
E

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The time for me to leave
Am
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G
G

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But as I lie hear all alone
F
F

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E
E

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I really can't believe
Am
Am

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G
G

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That twenty years I've spent on
F
F

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E
E

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earth would end in so much grief
Am
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G
G

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That the many friendly faces should
F
F

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now stare hatefully
E
E

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Am
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Verse 2

F
F

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C
C

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A letter home to mother,
F
F

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E
E

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and a letter home to dad
Am
Am

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G
G

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Another to my sweetheart,
F
F

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E
E

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for whom I feel so sad
Am
Am

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G
G

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A lock of hair to cling to is
F
F

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E
E

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all that will remain
Am
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G
G

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And the grave inside this prison yard
F
F

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A stone that bears no name
Interlude 1
E
E

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Am
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F
F

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C
C

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F

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E
E

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Am
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G
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F
F

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E
E

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Am
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G
G

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F
F

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E
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Am
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F
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E
E

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Am
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Verse 3
F
F

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C
C

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My trials and tribulations
F
F

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E

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are nearly now all gone
Am
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G
G

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A murderer I never was and
F
F

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E
E

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my spirit will live on
Am
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G
G

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Jesus, help me in this troubled time
F
F

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E
E

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This hour of trouble deep
Am
Am

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G
G

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Help me find my peace of mind
F
F

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E
E

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Am
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Help me Lord, to sleep

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F

  • Em

  • Dm

  • C

  • E

  • Am

  • G

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Time Is Near by FAIRPORT CONVENTION is B minor.

The primary chords used in The Time Is Near are G, F#m, Em, D, F#, Bm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, F#m, Em, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Time Is Near is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Time Is Near 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 The Time Is Near. 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 FAIRPORT CONVENTION.

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

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