Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb C majorC+ C7C7 F minorFm
I got up on Sunday morning, went to the church at ten,
Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
I listened to the words that I’d heard time and time again;
AbAb Eb MajorEb C minorCm
The preacher spoke of sinful lives, it seemed he spoke of mine,
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
But I was young, I had plenty of time.
Verse 2:
Eb MajorEb C majorC+ C7C7 F minorFm
I walked on down life’s pathway, living as I wished to live,
Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
Out to beat the other fellow, out to get what life could give;
AbAb Eb MajorEb C minorCm
Making money is not sinful, having fun is not a crime,
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
So I’ll just wait, I’ve got plenty of time.
Chorus:
AbAb Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb F minorFm
Plenty of time to decide where I’m bound,
Fm7Fm7 Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
To eternal darkness or to a heavenly crown;
AbAb Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb C minorCm
I’m just a young man not yet in my prime,
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
So I’ll just wait, I’ve got plenty of time.
Verse 3:
Eb MajorEb C majorC+ C7C7 F minorFm
Before I knew what had happened life’s scenes had passed away,
Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
And millions stood before God’s throne for it was judgment day;
AbAb Eb MajorEb C minorCm
Now eternal darkness beckons, and the name it calls is mine,
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
But I thought I had plenty of time.
Chorus 2:
AbAb Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb C minorCm
Eternity waits, I’ve got plenty of time,
Fm7Fm7 Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
To think of all the days Christ could have been mine;
AbAb Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb C minorCm
My chance is over, earth’s days are left behind,
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb
And here am I, I’ve got plenty of time.
Tag:
F minorFm Bb7Bb7 Eb4 Eb MajorEb
Now I’ve got nothing but plenty of time.