For once in my life
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C C/B Am A7
For once in my life I've got someone who needs me,
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 - G7
Someone I've needed so long;
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 G7
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me,
C Dm7 G7 C C/B
Somehow I know I'll be strong.
Am Am7+ Am7 D
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
F Cdim A7 Dm7
Long before I knew
Em Em7+ A7sus4 A7
Someone warm like you
Dm7 Cdim Fdim G G+
Could make my dreams come true.
C C/B Am A7
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me--
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 G7
Not like it's hurt me before.
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 G7
For once I've got someone I know won't desert me--
C Dm7 G7 C Bm7/5-
I'm not alone an - y - more
Am Am7+ Am7 D7/9
For once I can say: "This is mine you can't take it."
Dm Dm7 F D7
As long as I know I've got love, I can make it.
C C/B Am Dm7 G C Am G#7 G7
For once in my life I've got someone who needs me.
(instrumental interlude - part 1)
C C/B Am A7
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me--
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 G7
Not like it's hurt me before.
Dm Dm7+ Dm7 G7
For once I've got someone I know won't desert me--
C Dm7 G7 C Bm7/5-
I'm not alone an - y - more.
Am Am7+ Am7 D7/9
For once I can say: "This is mine you can't take it."
Dm Dm7 F D7
As long as I know I've got love, I can make it.
C C/B Am Dm7 G C Fdim(III) Fdim C
For once in my life I've got someone who needs me.
How to play For once in my life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.