Time After Time chords
by Cyndi Lauper- Time After Time was written by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman.
- Recorded: The Record Plant, New York City in June, 1983
- Released: Oct 14th, 1983
- Album: She's So Unusual
- Music: C Major in 4/4 time at 130 bpm (♩)
- Song Chords: C, Dm, Em, Am, G, F
- If you use the open F chord, you may want to try playing the alternative G chord (xx5433) - same finger positions as an open F chord + 2 frets - starting on the 3rd fret... all charts below.
Chart Legend
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Time After Time
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
F G Em F
Intro: 4/4 ‖: | | | :‖
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
1. Ly-in’ in my bed I hear the clock tick And think of you
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
Caught up in cir-cles Con - fu - sion is noth-ing new
F G Em F G Em
Flash-back Warm nights Al-most left be-hind
F G Em F G
Suit-case of mem-o-ries Time af-ter...
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
2. Some-times you pic-ture me I'm walk-ing too far a-head
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
You're call-ing to me I can't hear what you've said
F G Em F G Em
Then you say Go slow I fall be-hind
F G Em F
The se-cond hand un-winds
G Am F G C
Chorus: If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you fall I will catch you I'll be wait-ing Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you fall I will catch you I will be wait-ing Time af-ter time
F G Em F
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Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
3. Af - ter my pic-ture fades and dark-ness has turned to grey
Dm C Dm C Dm C Dm C
Watch-ing through win-dows You're won-der-ing if I'm O.K.
F G Em F G Em
Sec-rets Sto-len From deep in-side
F G Em
The drum beats out of time
G Am F G C
Chorus: If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you fall I will catch you I'll be wait-ing Time af-ter time
G Am F G C G Am F G C
Instr: ‖ | | - | | | | - | ‖
F G Em F G Em
Bridge: You said Go slow I fall be-hind
F G Em F
The sec-ond hand un-winds
G Am F G C
Chorus: If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you fall I will catch you I'll be wait-ing Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time af-ter time
G Am F G C
If you fall I will catch you I will be wait-ing Time af-ter time
F G C F G C
Time af-ter time Time af-ter time
F G C F G C
Time af-ter time Time af-ter time... repeat to fadeCyndi Lauper
Born: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper on the 22nd June 1953 in Queens, New York, U.S.
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress, activist
Instruments: Vocals, Appalachian dulcimer, zither, guitar, recorder, omnichord, trombone, percussion, electric bass, piano, banjo, ukulele... wow!
Active Years: 1980 – present
Music Styles: Pop, rock, new wave, blues, soul
Associations: Blue Angel, The Hooters
Chart Success for Time After Time:
US Billboard Hot 100 - No 1
UK Singles Chart - No 3
Aria Singles Chart - No 3
Nominated for 'Song of the Year' in the 1985 Grammy Awards.
The song has been recorded or performed live by at least 120 different artists... only a great song gathers that much interest!
Cyndi has had a number of popular hits including, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, She Bop, and True Colors.
It is interesting to note that Cyndi Lauper has a wide singing range of at least 4 octaves along with perfect pitch... this means she can pitch and name a note without the help of an instrument. She continues to compose music and perfom with a unique style that is truly hers.
Songs by Cyndi Lauper on this site:
- Time After Time
- True Colors
