Once In A Lifetime - One Direction

Once In A Lifetime

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Capo 2
 
Intro: E Bm A (2x)
 
verse 1:
 
E Bm
Once in a lifetime
 
A
It's just right
 
E
We make no mistakes
 
Bm A
Not even the landslide or riptide
 
E
Could take it all the way
 
Bm A
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
 
E
Right now, my heart is beating the same
 
Bm A
Out loud, someone's calling my name
 
E
It sounds like you
 
Chrous:
 
E Bm A E
When I close my eyes
 
Bm A E
All th stars align
 
Bm D A
And you are by my side
 
E Bm *(once) A *
You are by my side
 
verse 2:
 
E Bm
Once in a lifetime
 
A
It's just right
 
E
That we are always safe
 
Bm A
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
 
E
Could take it all the way
 
Bm A
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
 
E
Right now, my heart is beating the same
 
Bm A
Out loud, someone's calling my name
 
E
It sounds like you
 
Chrous 2:
 
E Bm A E
When I close my eyes
 
Bm A E
All th stars align
 
Bm D A
And you are by my side
 
E Bm A D A
You are by my side
 
Bm D A
You are by my side
 
Bm A *
You are by my side
 
E * Bm * A *
Once in a liftime you were mine

How to play Once In A Lifetime

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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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