A Legend In My Time Chords
A Legend In My Time by Ronnie Milsap is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G7, Dm, F, C7, E7, E, A, A7, D, D7, C#, F#, G#7, C#7 and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: C G7 C G7
verse 1 C Dm G7 C
If heartaches brought fame, in loves crazy game,
F G7 C G7
I’d be a legend in my time.
C Dm G7 C
If they gave gold statuettes, for tears and regrets,
F G7 C C7
I’d be a legend in my time.
Chorus E7 E A A7
But they don’t, give awards, and there’s no praise or fame,
D D7 Dm G7
For a heart that’s been broken, over love that’s in vain.
verse 2 C F
If loneliness meant world acclaim,
G7 C
Everyone would know my name.
C7 F G7 C
I’d be a legend in my time.
Instrumental G7 C F
If loneliness meant world acclaim, (Words not sung)
G7 C
Everyone would know my name. (for guidance only)
C7 F G7 C
(He’d be a legend in your time) Sung by backing Chorus.
Chorus
C7 E7 E A A7
But they don’t, they don’t give awards, and there’s no praise or fame,
D D7 Dm G7
For a heart that’s been broken, over love that’s in vain.
Key 1 step up
Repeat verse 2
C# F#
If loneliness meant world acclaim,
G#7 C#
Everyone would know my name.
C#7 F# G#7 C# C#7
I’d be a legend in my time.
Coda C#7 F# G#7 C# B F# C#
I’d be a legend in my time.
TAB by Yarrowyck