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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
AmFCG
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
AmFCG
The second hand unwinds
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Time After Time Chords – Ukulele
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)
↓↑↓↑
1234
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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
AmFCG
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
AmFCG
The second hand unwinds
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Time After Time Chords – Piano
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)
↓↑↓↑
1234
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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
AmFCG
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
AmFCG
The second hand unwinds
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Time After Time Chords – Banjo
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)
↓↑↓↑
1234
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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
AmFCG
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
AmFCG
The second hand unwinds
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Time After Time Chords – Mandolin
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)
↓↑↓↑
1234
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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said
AmFCG
Then you say, go slow, I fall be-hind
AmFCG
The second hand unwinds
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
C Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am
Time After Time Chords – Harmonica
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)
↓↑↓↑
1234
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
CFCF
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick and think of you
CFCF
Caught up in circles, con-fusion is nothing new
AmFCG
Flashback, warm nights, almost left be-hind
AmFCG
Suitcases of memories, time after
Chorus
FG
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
AmF
Time after time
FGAm
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting
FC
Time after time
Verse 2
CFCF
Sometimes you picture me, I’m walking too far ahead
CFCF
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear what you’ve said