Time Is On My Side chords by Irma Thomas (Official Version)

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Intro 1

C/G

Verse 1
C 
C7 
F 
G 
Time is on my side, yes it is
C 
C7 
F 
G 
Time is on my side, yes it is
Am 
G 
Now you always say
Am 
D 
That you want to be free
G 
F 
(You'll come running...)
G 
Just like I hoped you would, baby
F 
I won't have to cry no more
G 
F 
(You'll come running...) Uh, uh
G 
C/G 
G7 
Yeah, yeah, yeah

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Verse 2

Time is on my side, yes it is

Time is on my side, hmm, hmm

I know that you're searching for good times

But just wait and see

(You'll come...) One of these days, baby

(You'll...) Woah, I don't wanna be alone

(You'll...) Woah, all of my worries will be over

C/G

(To me) 'Cause I'll have my baby home

Bridge 1
F7 
Go right ahead, baby
C7 
Go ahead and light up the town
F7 
And baby, do everything your heart desires
C7 
Just remember, I'll still be around
F7 
C7 
And I know, I know
Am 
Like I told you so many times before
D7 
You're gonna come back,
yes you're come back on knocking
G 
C/G 
Knocking on my door
G7 
Yeah, yeah

Verse 3
C 
C7 
F 
G 
Yeah, time is on my side, yes it is, yeah
C 
C7 
F 
G 
Time is on my side, yes it is
Am 
G 
And I got the real love
Am 
D 
Kind that you need
G 
F 
(You'll...) That's why I know
G 
that one of these days, baby
F 
G 
I'm not gonna have to worry no more
F 
G 
C/G 
G7 
Woah, all of my worries will be over

Verse 4

Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is

Time, time, time is on my side

[Repeat and fade]

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Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: IntermediateKey: C majorBPM: 96

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

G7: 3-2-0-0-0-1
C/G: 3-x-2-0-1-0
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
C: x-3-2-0-1-0
C7: x-3-2-3-1-x
F: x-3-3-2-1-x
Am: x-0-2-2-1-0
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
F7: 1-3-1-2-1-1
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2

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This is the definitive original version of Time Is On My Side by Irma Thomas, 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 C major. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of Irma Thomas's performance.