Minute By Minute

by The Doobie Brothers
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Lyrics

Hey, don’t wor just to I’ve been lied to.

I’ve been there man y times be fore.

Girl, don’t you (F13sus)wor ry; of I know where I (F13)stand.

I don’t need this (Am)love; ed, like I don’t need your (Dm7)hand.

I know I (Gb7)could (F13sus)turn,

think ing you’d be (F13)gone,

that I must be pre (Am)pared

an y time to car ry (Dm7)on,

but (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.

(I’ll be hold ing on,

(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.

You would stay just to watch me, dar ling,

wilt a way of y lies from you.

Can’t stop the (F13sus)hab ry; of liv ing on the (F13)run.

Take it all for (Am)love; ed, like you’re the on ly (Dm7)one.

Liv ing on (Gb7)my (F13sus)own,

some how that sounds (F13)nice.

that You think I’m your (Am)fool;

well, y you may just be (Dm7)right,

’cause (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.

(I’ll be hold ing on,

(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.

(Bm11)I (Bb9)keep hold (Am7)ing (Dm7)on.

Call my name and I’ll be gone.

You reach out and I won’t be there.

(Am7)Just my luck, you’ll re al ize

you should spend your life

with some one.

You could spend your life with (F#m7)some

(D)one.

(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.

(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.

Minute By Minute — Piano Lead Sheet

"Minute By Minute" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 99 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Minute By Minute

Where are the chord symbols for "Minute By Minute" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Minute By Minute" is in C.
What key is "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
Minute By Minute is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Minute By Minute"?
The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Minute By Minute" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Minute By Minute"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Minute By Minute"?
"Minute By Minute" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Minute By Minute"?
This arrangement uses 27 chords: Am, Am7, Bb9, Bm7, Bmin, C, C#dim7, Cmaj7, +19 more.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Minute By Minute" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Minute By Minute" is in the key of C at 99 BPM.
What chords are in "Minute By Minute"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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