Once In A While
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Thanks so much to Shantel for getting the missing chords and
expanding on what I already had. One thing you can do is after
the A7 you hear a walk up and I would say it's:
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A7 A7sus4 A7sus2
E--0-----0------0----
B--2-----3------0----
G--0-----0------0----
D--2-----2------2----
A--0-----0------0----
E--X-----X------X----
C
Once in a while
F
Someone comes along
Am7 Em
That one in a million heart
Bb G
So pure and so strong
F Fm
They can face up to the tears
C A7
And somehow still find a smile
Dm
If we only get
G C
Every once in a while
Once in a while,
Someone has the eyes,
That one in a million look,
That never tells lies,
They can get you on your feet,
To walk that extra mile,
But we only see them,
Every once in a while
[Refrão]G# D#
Thats why we call them heroes,
F# C#
Thats why we know their names,
E B
And once you've heard their stories
A#
You're never quite the same,
F# C#
Thats why we call them heroes,
E B
And the best thing they ever do,
G#m C#
Is point to the best in us all,
C#m F#
And say "If I can you can too"
Once in a while,
I still hear his voice,
That one in a million sound,
Like two laughing boys,
He would hate it if we cried,
That never was his style,
Oh we still miss him,
Every once in a while
Solo
F Fm
Oh they can face up to the tears
C A7
And somehow still find a smile
Dm
We only get 'em,
G Am7 G
Every Once in a while
Dm
Oh how I miss him,
G C
Every once in a while
How to play Once In A While
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 A7. 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.