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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Cyndi Lauper’s timeless ballad is one of the most beautiful pop songs ever written. The simple four-chord progression supports an incredibly moving melody about unwavering love and loyalty.
Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this gently and let each chord transition flow smoothly. The song benefits from fingerpicking or very soft strumming. Build slightly into each chorus but keep the overall feel tender.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C F C F
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
C F C F
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
Am F C G
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
Am F C G
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
F G
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Am F
Time after time
F G Am
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
F C
Time after time
Verse 2
C F C F
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
C F C F
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
Am F C G
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
Am F CG
The second hand unwinds