Every Once In A While
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Intro
Matthew 28, verse 20 that says that
Christ said all power is given to me in the Heaven and the Earth
Baptising them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Em Em
[Verso 1]
Em C
It might do me some good if I got out of this house
G D
Wrestle with my hope, contend with my doubts
Em C
Go visit the stone where a part of me lies
G D D D
Part of me grieves and a part of me dies
[Refrão]
D C
Every once in a while
G D
That's where I go
C G
Every once in a whi-i-ile
D D
Nobody else knows
Em D
I know he ain't there, it feels better, I swear
C G D
I just wanna be close
D Em Em C C G G D
Every once in a while
[Verso 2]
D Em C
It might do me some good, help me out of my head
G D
Love some raggedy souls, get 'em clothed and get 'em fed
Em C
Put these hands to good use, use 'em while I can
G D D D
In the name of my Lord, and my little boy, Sam
[Refrão]
D C
Every once in a while
G D
That's what I ought to do
C G
Every once in a whi-i-ile
D D
Till the pain turns loose
Em D
I know he ain't there, it feels better, I swear
C G D
It's a choice that we all choose
[Ponte]
D C
Every once in a while
G
Every once in a while
D
Every once in a whiiiiile
C
Every once in a while
G
Every once in a while
D
Every once in a whiiiiile
[Verso 3]
D Em
It might do me some good
C
Put the asking to rest
G
Let the memories in
D
Hold 'em close to my chest
Outro
C
They're all I got left
G D Em
Yeah, that's all I got left
How to play Every Once In A While
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.