Once
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[Intro: ]A
(A C D)
I admit it...what's to say...yeah...
I'll relive it...without pain...mmm...
A
Backstreet lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
Bb
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I play...
(G A Bb C)
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah...
(A C D)
Oh, try and mimic what's insane...ooh, yeah...
I am in it...where do I stand?
A
Oh, Indian summer and I hate the heat
I got a backstreet lover on the passenger seat
Bb
I got my hand in my pocket, so determined, discreet...I pray...
(G A Bb C)
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah...
You think I got my eyes closed
But I'm lookin' at you the whole fuckin' time...
Ooh, once upon a time I could control myself, yeah...
Once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Once, upon a time I could love myself, yeah...
Once upon a time I could love you, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Once (x4)
Yeah...once, once...yeah, yeah...
Yeah...yeah, yeah...yeah, yeah...oww...
How to play Once
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 A. 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.