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Extra Time Song Lyrics And Chords The Calmans

from the album ''Scots Abroad'' 4/4 timing, for McCalmans version use capo 2nd fret, the guitar chords by Marc Fahrbach. This song is about a singer who has led a life of drinking, singing and generally having a great time. Then he's realising he's on borrowed time, no regrets on his behalf, he's just thankful he has made it this far in life. Anyway, back to The McCalmans Song Lyrics .

Chorus
(G)No more whisky (D)no more beer
(Em)I pretend that (C)I can't hear
That (Am)all the things I (G)hold so dear
They (C)say I have to (D)stop - now
(G)No more cigarettes, (D)no more wine
(Em)I thought I was (C)doing fine,
But (Am)now I have to (G)toe the line
I'll (C)toe the (D7)line to(G)day
 
Re(Am)member when we (C)drank all night
(G)Talking till the (Em)morning light
(Am)Putting all the (C)world to rights
(G)Reaching for the (D)sky
(Am)Now I have to (C)slow down
(G)No more sessions (Em)"on the town"
(Am)Keep my feet (C)on the ground
(G)Never say (D)die
 
Chorus
 
(Am)Old St Peter (C)waits for me
(G)Let him wait now (Em)can't he see
I've (Am)been delayed in(C)definitely
(G)I've got other (D)plans
(Am)Crazy days are (C)in the past
(G) I knew they would (Em)never last
(Am)I could see the (C)hourglass
(G)Running out of (D)sand
 
Chorus
 
(Am)Singing in planes, (C)singing in trains
(G)Always sunny, (Em)never rains
(Am)What did I (C)use for brains?
(G)Never a(D)lone
(Am)Singing in bars, (C)singing in cars
(G)Sometimes knowing (Em)where we are
(Am)Married to that (C)old guitar
(G)Never at (D)home
 
(Am)I’m in charge (C)of my fate
(G)And I hope it’s (Em)not to late
(Am)I will not (C)hesitate
(G)Now I’m feeling (D)fine
The (Am)game was lost, (C)I’ve been on the dole
(G)I was given (Em)one last role
(Am)Why I won, (C)I don’t know
I’m (G)failin’ extra (D)time
 
Chorus twice
Now (Am)now I have to (G)toe the line
I'll (C)toe the (D7)line to(G)day
​🎸 2. Strumming Pattern

For a steady 4/4 folk rhythm, use:

↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
Count: 1 2& &4&

Beat 1 – bass downstroke (hit lower strings)

Beat 2& – light down-up on mids

Beat 3 – slight pause or soft down

Beat 4& – crisp down-up to close the bar

Keep it relaxed — don’t rush. Let it swing slightly, like you’re tapping your foot in a pub corner.

🎸 3. Fingerpicking Pattern (works for all verses)

You can use this gentle folk-style alternating bass arpeggio pattern:

T – I – M – T – I – M
(Thumb = Bass, Index = G, Middle = B)

This gives the song a “reflective after-hours” feel — a bit nostalgic, like the singer’s sobering thoughts.

🎶 Example Fingerpicking Tabs
G Major
e|----------------|----------------|
B|------0-----0---|------0-----0---|
G|----0-----0-----|----0-----0-----|
D|----------------|----------------|
A|--2-------------|--2-------------|
E|--3-------------|--3-------------|

D Major
e|------2-----2---|------2-----2---|
B|----3-----3-----|----3-----3-----|
G|--------2-------|--------2-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|

Em
e|------0-----0---|------0-----0---|
B|----0-----0-----|----0-----0-----|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--2-------------|
A|--2-------------|--2-------------|
E|--0-------------|--0-------------|

C Major
e|------0-----0---|------0-----0---|
B|----1-----1-----|----1-----1-----|
G|--------0-------|--------0-------|
D|--2-------------|--2-------------|
A|--3-------------|--3-------------|
E|----------------|----------------|

Am
e|------0-----0---|------0-----0---|
B|----1-----1-----|----1-----1-----|
G|--------2-------|--------2-------|
D|--2-------------|--2-------------|
A|--0-------------|--0-------------|
E|----------------|----------------|

D7
e|------2-----2---|------2-----2---|
B|----1-----1-----|----1-----1-----|
G|--------2-------|--------2-------|
D|--0-------------|--0-------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|

💡 Performance Notes

🎵 Feel:
Play slowly, almost like a lullaby — this song should feel wistful but warm.

🎵 Bass alternation (optional for motion):

G: alternate 6th → 4th

D: 4th → 3rd

C: 5th → 4th

Am: 5th → 4th

Em: 6th → 4th

🎵 Dynamics:

Play verses softly, then strum a bit stronger on the chorus to make the refrain (“No more whisky…”) stand out.

Let the last G ring out naturally — like a sigh of acceptance.

🎵 Optional ending tab (slow final strum):

e|--3-----------|
B|----0---------|
G|------0-------|
D|--------0-----|
A|--2-----------|
E|--3-----------|
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