This Time Chords
This Time by Tracy Chapman is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, Cadd9, Dsus2, G, Dsus, Cmaj7 and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em Em Cadd9 Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2 G Dsus2 (4x)
Em
This time
Dsus2 Cadd9
I won't show I'm vulnerable
Em
This time
Dsus2 Cadd9
I won't give in first
Em
This time
Dsus2 Cadd9
I will hold out with my love
Em
This time
Dsus2 Cadd9
I will not be hurt
Em Em Cadd9 Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2 G Dsus
Cmaj7
I'm gonna love myself
More than anyone else
Cmaj7 Dsus2
I'm gonna treat me right
I'm gonna make you say
Cadd9
That you love me first
Dsus2
And you'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
D
This time
D Em
This time
D
I won't let my emotions rule my life
Dsus2
This time
D Cadd9
I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside
Cadd9
This time
Dsus2
I'm gonna be my own best friend
D
This time
D
I'm gonna be the one
Em
To win
D
Your love
Dsus2
Your affection
Em
To hide
Cadd9
My fear
Dsus2
Of rejection
D
This time
D
This time
Cmaj7
I'm gonna love myself
More than anyone else
Cmaj7 Dsus2
I'm gonna treat me right
I'm gonna make you say
Cadd9
That you love me first
Dsus2
And you'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
D
This time
D Em
This time
D
I won't let my emotions rule my life
Dsus2
This time
D Cadd9
I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside
Cadd9
This time
Dsus2
I'm gonna be my own best friend
D
This time
D
I'm gonna be the one
Em Em Cadd9 Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2 G Dsus2 (3x fade slowly)