Of all the versions of this song, I think Ronnie Milsap's
is the best. In the key of C, with the last verse in C#.
Play this in a slow 4/4 time. Play along with Ronnie if
you need to get the hang of it.
A Legend in My Time - Ronnie Milsap
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
