This Time chords by John Legend (Official Version)

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Fadd9
C/E
Ebadd9
Bbadd9
Gm
Gm7
F
Dm7

Intro 1

Verse 1
Fadd9 
C/E 
 (Fadd9) Ran into you yester (C/E) day
Ebadd9 
Memories rushed through my  (E flatadd9) brain
It's starting to hit me
Bbadd9 
 (B flatadd9) Now       you're not with me
Fadd9 
I realize I made a mistake  (Fadd9) 
C/E 
I thought that I needed some  (C/E) space
Ebadd9 
But I just let love go to  (E flatadd9) waste
It's so crystal clear now
Bbadd9 
That  (B flatadd9) I         need you here now
I gotta get you back

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Chorus 1

(today) This time I want it all

This time I want it all

Showing you all the cards

Giving you all my heart

This time I'll take the chance

This time I'll be your man

I can be all you need

Interlude 1

This time it's all

(of me)

Verse 2
Fadd9 
C/E 
 (Fadd9) I hit the bar every night  (C/E) 
Ebadd9 
Looking to score a good  (E flatadd9) time
It's not like I planned it
Bbadd9 
 (B flatadd9) Left      empty handed
Fadd9 
'Cause I'm still alone in my  (Fadd9) mind
C/E 
Now what will it take to feel  (C/E) right
Ebadd9 
Can I come see you to (E flatadd9) night
Is there someone new now
Bbadd9 
 (B flatadd9) What      can I do now
'Cause I need you back

Chorus 2
Gm 
Bbadd9 
(by my  (G minor) side) This time I want it  (B flatadd9) all
Fadd9 
This time I want it  (Fadd9) all
C/E 
Showing you all the  (C/E) cards
Gm7 
Giving you all my  (G minor7) heart
Bbadd9 
This time I'll take the  (B flatadd9) chance
Fadd9 
This time I'll be your  (Fadd9) man
C/E 
I can be all you  (C/E) need

Bridge 1
This time it's all
Dm7 
Bbadd9 
 (D minor7) (of me) Last time I wasn't sure  (B flatadd9) 
Fadd9 
This time I will give  (Fadd9) you more
I'm more mature
C/E 
I'll show  (C/E) you
Dm7 
Bbadd9 
 (D minor7) Last time I didn't know  (B flatadd9) 
Fadd9 
I messed up let her let  (Fadd9) you go
C/E 
I need you, don't say no  (C/E) 

Verse 3

Laying alone in this room

All that is missing is you

Pick up the phone

Won't you come home

Chorus 3
Gm7 
Bbadd9 
 (G minor7) This time I want it  (B flatadd9) all
Fadd9 
This time I want it  (Fadd9) all
C/E 
Showing you all the  (C/E) cards
Gm7 
Giving you all my  (G minor7) heart
Bbadd9 
This time I'll take the  (B flatadd9) chance
Fadd9 
This time I'll be your  (Fadd9) man
C/E 
I can be all you  (C/E) need

Outro 1

This time it's all

(of me)

All of me

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Fadd9
C/E
Ebadd9
Bbadd9
Gm
Gm7
F
Dm7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: F majorBPM: 61

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Fadd9: x-x-3-2-1-3
C/E: 0-3-2-0-1-0
Ebadd9: x-6-5-x-6-6
Bbadd9: 6-x-0-5-6-6
Gm: 3-5-5-3-3-3
Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
Dm7: x-x-0-2-1-1

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This is the definitive original version of This Time by John Legend, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of F major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of John Legend.