Once I Loved
View chords used in this chart
Intro: B7/9 Bm7 E7/9- A7M F#7/9-
Bm7 E9/13- A7M Bbdim
Once I loved
Bm7 Cdim
And I gave so much to this love
C#m7
You were the world to me
Am7 D9/13- G7M
Once I cried
G#m5-/7 C#7
At the thought I was foolish and proud
F#7M F#7
And let you say goodbye
Bm7 E9/13- A7M Bbdim
Then one day
Bm7 Cdim
From my infinite sadness you came
C#m7
And brought me love again
Am7 D9/13- G7M
Now I know
G#m5-/7 C#7
That no matter what ever be falls
F#7M F#7
I'll never say goodbye
B7 E7M
I will hold you close
A7 D7M
Make you stay
D#dim Dm6 F#7/C# F#m
Because love is the saddest thing when it goes away
D#dim Dm6 F#7/C# F#m
The love is the saddest thing when it goes away
How to play Once I Loved
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 B7. 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.