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Rolling Stones - Time Is On My Side Ukulele Chords

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ChordsBb, Dm, G7, C, F, G
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to F,C keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
  • Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

[Opening]
[Bb] [Dm] [G7] [C]
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[Dm]Now you always [C]say, [Dm]that you want to be [G]free.
But [C]you’ll come [Bb]running back (like I said you would baby)
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back (like I told you so may times before)
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back to [C]me.

[section 2]
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[Dm]You’re searching for [C]good times, [Dm]but just wait and [G]see.
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back (like I said you would darling)
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back to [C]me.

[section 3]
[Bb]Go ahead, and go ahead, [F]go ahead and light up the town
[Bb]And baby do anything your [F]heart desires. Remember
I’ll always be around. [Bb]And I know, I know
Like I told you so many [Dm]times before, you’re gonna come back
[G7]Yeah, you’re gonna come back, babe, knocking,
Yeah [C]knocking right on my door, yeah.

[section 4]
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[F]Time is on [Bb]my side, yes it [C]is.
[Dm]Come I got the [C]real love, [Dm]the kind you [G]need
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back (said you would baby)
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back (I always said you would)
[C]You’ll come [Bb]running back to [C]me.

[Closing]
Yes, [F]time, time, time is on [Bb]my side, [C]yes it is
Yes, [F]time, time, time is on [Bb]my side, [C]yes it is
Yes, [F]time, time, time is on [Bb]my side, [C]yes it is [F]

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ArtistThe Rolling Stones
Album12 X 5
GenresRock
Year1964
KeyBb

How to play Time Is On My Side on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

The Rolling Stones - Time Is On My Side on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Time Is On My Side uses these transitions most often: Bb → C (18), F → Bb (11), and C → Bb (10). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Bb - Dm chord transition.

1. Bb → Dm chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from Bb to Dm;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to C string fret 2.
Bb to Dm

2. Dm → G7 chord transition

Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram

To move from Dm to G7;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
Dm to G7

3. G7 → C chord transition

Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

To move from G7 to C;

  1. While playing G7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 3.
G7 to C

4. C → F chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from C to F;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
C to F

5. F → Bb chord transition

To move from F to Bb;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3.

6. Bb → C chord transition

To move from Bb to C;

  1. While playing Bb, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

7. C → Dm chord transition

To move from C to Dm;

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

8. Dm → G chord transition

To move from Dm to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

9. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

Time Is On My Side chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Time Is On My Side.

  • Time Is On My Side includes 72 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Time Is On My Side contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Time Is On My Side connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → Dm: 5%
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → C: 20%
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