Once In A Lifetime
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Intro Gm Eb Cm
Gm Eb
I've been around long enough to know
Cm
I've heard the story told
Eb
I've seen this life unfold
Gm Eb
I heard a sound, a voice I don't recall
Cm
A stranger I don't know
Eb
My back against the wall
Gm
I'm done running away
Eb
I'm coming, I will escape
Take me away
Cm
This place is never the same
Never the same
Eb
This is once in a lifetime
Gm
I've been running in circles
Eb
I've been chasing the sun
I guess I'm looking for something
Cm
But I just don't know what
Everything has a purpose
Eb
Everyone has their doubts
Why's it feel so uncertain
Why you running around?
Gm Eb
It ain't easy, leave it up to me
Cm
A perfect place to be
Eb
A perfect place to be
Gm
I'm done running away
Eb
I'm coming, I will escape
Take me away
Cm
This place is never the same
Never the same
Eb
This is once in a lifetime
Passagem Gm Eb Bb F
Gm
Something's happening, this feeling's setting in
Eb Bb F
I refuse to give in, hold on, hold on
Gm
There's a vibe in the air, when the truth comes clear
Eb Bb F
You can find it here, hold on, hold on
Gm
I'm done running away
Eb
I'm coming, I will escape
Take me away
Bb
This place is never the same
Never the same
F
This is once in a lifetime
Gm
Yeah but I'm done running away
Eb
It's something I can't explain
Ready for change
Bb
You know that I can't stay
It's never the same
F
This is once in a lifetime
Final Gm Eb Bb F
How to play Once In A Lifetime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.