Biography:
Brook Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay on September 19, 1931; died April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote.
When Benton was young he enjoyed gospel music and wrote songs and in 1948 he went to New York to pursue his music career.
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It's Just A Matter Of Time:Brook Benton.
# 3 in 1959.
#1.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
Someday, some way, you'll realize that you've been blind,
Ab
Yes, darling, you're going to need me again,
F7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
It's just a matter of time.
#2.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
Go on, go on, until you reach the end of the line,
Ab
But I know you'll pass my way again,
F7 Bb7 Eb
It's just a matter of time.
CHORUS:
Ab Abm
After I gave you everything I had,
Eb Eb7
You laughed and called me a clown.
Ab Abm
Remember, in your search for fortune and fame,
F9 Bb7
What goes up must come down.
#3.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
I know, I know that one day you'll wake up and find,
Ab F7 Bb7 Eb
That my love was a true love, it's just a matter of time.
CHORUS:
REPEAT#3.
A fabulous fifties hit from Kraziekhat.
# 3 in 1959.
#1.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
Someday, some way, you'll realize that you've been blind,
Ab
Yes, darling, you're going to need me again,
F7 Bb7 Ab7 Bb7
It's just a matter of time.
#2.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
Go on, go on, until you reach the end of the line,
Ab
But I know you'll pass my way again,
F7 Bb7 Eb
It's just a matter of time.
CHORUS:
Ab Abm
After I gave you everything I had,
Eb Eb7
You laughed and called me a clown.
Ab Abm
Remember, in your search for fortune and fame,
F9 Bb7
What goes up must come down.
#3.
Eb Ab Eb Eb7
I know, I know that one day you'll wake up and find,
Ab F7 Bb7 Eb
That my love was a true love, it's just a matter of time.
CHORUS:
REPEAT#3.
A fabulous fifties hit from Kraziekhat.
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