The time has come
F - Dm - G
(2x)
Dm G
C F
G C
1. The time has come to part, my love, I must go away,
Dm G C F
G C
I leave you now my, darling
girl, no longer can I stay.
F Em F Am
G F
My heart like yours is breaking, together we will prove strong,
E Am G
F Em Dm - C
- G
the road I take will
show the world the suffering that goes on.
Dm G C F G C
2. The gentle clasp that holds my hand must loosen and let go,
Dm G C F G C
Please, help me through the
door, though instinct tells you “no”.
F Em F Am G F
Our vow it is eternal and will
bring you dreadful pain,
E Am G F Em Dm
- C - G
but if our demands
aren't recognised, don't call me back again.
Dm G C F G C
3. How their sorrow touched us all in those final days,
Dm G C F G C
when
it was time she held the door and touched his sallow face.
F
Em F
Am G F
The flame he lit by leaving is
still burning strong,
E Am G F Em Dm
- C - G
by the light it's
plain to see the suffering still goes on.
Dm G C F
G C
4. The time has come to part, my love, I must go away,
Dm G C F G C
I leave you now my, darling
girl, no longer can I stay.
(Christy Moore)