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A Painter Passing Through - Gordon Lightfoot

A Painter Passing Through

Gordon Lightfoot

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Capo 4

Intro: C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7

verse 1:

C6

Once upon a time, I was on my own

Once upon a time, like you've never known

Dm

Once upon a time, I would be impressed

C6

Once upon a time, my life would be obsessed

Dm

Once upon a time, once upon a day when

C6

I was in my prime, once along the way

[Refrão] F G C

If you want to know my secret

F G C

Don't come running after me

F G C

For I am just a painter

Dm C G7 C6 G7

Passing through in history

verse 2:

C6

Yesterday is gone, yesterday's alright

Yesterday belongs, in my dreams at night

Dm

Yesterday is swell, yesterday is great

C6

Yesterday is strong, remembering can wait

Dm

Once upon a time, once upon a day when

C6

I was in my prime, once along the way

[Refrão] F G C

If you want to know an answer

F G C

I can't turn your life around

F G C

For I am just a painter

Dm C G7 C6 G7

Passing through the underground

verse 3:

C6

I was in my stride, always at my game

Here comes Mister Cool, along the walk of fame

Dm

I was in demand, always in control

C6

The world was in my hands, my touch had turned to gold

Dm

Once upon a time, I was in a daze, when

C6

Everyday I turned, hearts along the way

[Refrão] F G C

If you want to know my secret

F G C

Don't come running after me

F G C

For I am just a painter

Dm C G7 C6 G7

Passing through in history

verse 4:

C6

Now that I am old, let me rest a spell

All that I am told, I can never tell

Dm

Never in my life, never will it pass

C6

I am still alone, remembering at last

Dm

Once upon a time, once upon a day, when

C6

I was in my prime, once along the way

[Refrão] F G C

If you want to know an answer

F G C

I can't turn your life around

F G C

For I am just a painter

Dm C

Passing through the underground

F G C

If you want to know my secret

F G C

Don't come running after me

F G C

For I am just a painter

Dm C G7 C6 G7

Passing through in history

OUTRO: G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6

How to play A Painter Passing Through

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C6. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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