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Time Marches On Chords

Tracy Lawrence Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Time Marches On Chords – Harmonica

Tracy Lawrence’s reflective country ballad about the passage of time and changing lives. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C – G

D – G

Em – C – D

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – D

G – C – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

Em – C – D

G – C – G

D – G

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – D

G – C – G

Bridge

Em – C – G

D – G

Em – C – G

D – G – C

D – G

Verse 3

G – C

G – D – G

Em – C – D

G – C – G

D – G

Em – C – D

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – D

G – C – G

Outro

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – D

G – C – G (×2)

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C, and D and Em, as these are the most common transitions in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Time Marches On"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Time Marches On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Time Marches On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Time Marches On"?

It was written by Bobby Braddock, and released in 1996.