Once In A While
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F
Once in a while,
D7
Will you try
Gm7
To give one little thought to me,
C7
Though someone else may be
F
Nearer your heart?
D7
...Will you dream of the moments
Gm7
I shared with you,
C7
before we drifted apart
F Gm7 F
Once in a while
E7 A D E7
In love's smoldering ember,
A D E7
One spark may remain.
A D E7
If love still can remember,
A Adim Gm7 C7
That spark may burn again.
F D7
I know that I'll be contented
Gm7
with Yesterday's memory,
C7
Knowing you think of me
F Gm7 F
Once in a while
E7 A D E7
In love's smoldering ember,
A D E7
One spark may remain.
A D E7
If love still can remember,
A Adim Gm7 C7
That spark may burn again.
F D7
I know that I'll be contented
Gm7
with Yesterday's memory,
C7
Knowing you think of me
F Gm7 F
Once in a while
How to play Once In A While
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.