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Only Time
L/M: Kevin
C Dm7
(C) He only has a year, they said.
(F/C) His heart is giving out.
(Em7) A few asked him not to be afraid
(F/C) Some begged him not to shout
(Am) Many wished him the better part of luck.
(G) They wished him the best of luck (as)
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They say, “You may not live today.
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Time is running short. You aren’t well.”
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He’ll say, “I might just survive today.
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Only Time will tell.”
C Dm7
(C) All the slight adjustments he’ll learn to make
(F/C) Knowing his days are numbered
(Em7) All the small things he’ll appreciate
(F/C) Knowing he is nearing the end
(Am) Will teach him to handle his emotions
(G) Will teach him life’s not just a series of motions (while)
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They say, “You may not live today.
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Time is running short. You aren’t well.”
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He’ll say, “I might just survive today.
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Only Time will tell.”
C Dm7
(C) He explains, “What if it had been a week
(F/C) A month, or even ten years?
(Em7) What changes then would I make
(F/C) Watching Time as he draws ever near?
(Am) Would I be ready?”
(G) Will he be ready (when)
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They say, “You may not live today.
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Time is running short. You aren’t well.”
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He’ll say, “I might just survive today.
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Only Time will tell.”
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They say, “You may not live today.
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Time is running short. You aren’t well.”
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He'll say, "I may just live forever
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Which not even Time can tell."
C Dm7 Am G
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They say, “You won't live through the day.”
C Asus Esus C
He closes his eyes and passes away.