Jim CroceIntermediateKey of D7 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Guitar
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Ukulele
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.
Dmtap to play
Amtap to play
Gmtap to play
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Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Piano
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.
Dmtap to play
Amtap to play
Gmtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Banjo
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.
Dmtap to play
Amtap to play
Gmtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Mandolin
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.
Dmtap to play
Amtap to play
Gmtap to play
Atap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · A · F · C · Bb
Time in a Bottle Chords – Harmonica
Jim Croce’s poignant ballad about the desire to save time for a loved one. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Fingerstyle Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light fingerpicking or strumming pattern to match the song’s gentle, reflective mood.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
The first thing that I’d like to do
D
Is to save every day ’til eternity passes away
GA
Just to spend them with you
D
If I could make days last forever
G
If words could make wishes come true
D
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
GAD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Verse 2
D
If I had a box just for wishes
G
And dreams that had never come true
D
The box would be empty except for the memory
GAD
Of how they were answered by you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Bridge
D
If I could save time in a bottle
G
If I could make days last forever
D
If words could make wishes come true
G
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
AD
Again, I would spend them with you
Chorus
GD
But there never seems to be enough time
AD
To do the things you want to do once you find them
GD
I’ve looked around enough to know
AD
That you’re the one I want to go through time with
Outro
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DG
You’re the one I want to go through time with
DA
You’re the one I want to go through time with
D
Practice tip: Work on the D to G and G to A transitions to keep the flow smooth, and practice the descending bass line in the outro for a clean finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Time in a Bottle"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, A, F, C and Bb.
Is "Time in a Bottle" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Time in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Time in a Bottle"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.