Just This Once
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[Verso 1]
C
Just this once
C D
Gonna see the forest for the trees
G7
Just this once
G7
Gonna try to manage
G C C7
Not to get cut off at the knees
F Fm
Starting today, Ill try
C A
Not to listen to her lies
D G7
Empty promises
C
Just this once
[Verso 2]
C
She had ways
D
Made me feel I was the only one
G7
She had ways
G7
Said Im the one she wanted
G7 C C7
Her moon, her stars, her shining sun
F Fm
But in time I found
C A
She spread her love around
D G7
Anyone who caught her eye
C C7
She had ways
[Ponte]
F Fm C
One bright day Ill find my piece of paradise
G7 C C7
Love so sweet, waiting there for me
F Fm C
When that day comes, only tears of happiness
D G G7
Shell be true and tender as can be
Am Ammaj7
Ill hold her in my arms
C Dm7/5-
Shell thrill me with her charms
G7
Shell be mine alone
C
One bright day
[Verso 3]
C
From now on
D D7
Ill be patient as a man can be
G7
From now on
G7
Ill look before I leap
G7 C C7
Seein' whats right in front of me
F Fm
From now on Ill know
C A
Ive got to guard the door
D G7
To my careless heart
C A
From now on
Outro:
D G7
Heaven help my careless heart
C
From now on
How to play Just This Once
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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.