Once Upon A Time
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Intro:
The chords are played behind the lead pattern.
G#m B D D#m
e|-4-----2-----4---| e|-4-----2-----4---| e|-4-----2-----4---| e|-4-----2-----4---|
B|---4-----4-----4-| x4 B|---4-----4-----4-| x4 B|---2-----2-----2-| x4 B|---2-----2-----2-| x4
G|-----4-----4-----| G|-----4-----4-----| G|-----2-----2-----| G|-----3-----3-----|
D|-----------------| D|-----------------| D|-----------------| D|-----------------|
A|-----------------| A|-----------------| A|-----------------| A|-----------------|
E|-----------------| E|-----------------| E|-----------------| E|-----------------|
F#m A C C#m
e|-2-----0-----2---| e|-2-----0-----2---| e|-2-----0-----2---| e|-2-----0-----2---|
B|---2-----2-----2-| x4 B|---2-----2-----2-| x4 B|---1-----1-----1-| x4 B|---2-----2-----2-| x4
G|-----2-----2-----| G|-----2-----2-----| G|-----0-----0-----| G|-----1-----1-----|
D|-----------------| D|-----------------| D|-----------------| D|-----------------|
A|-----------------| A|-----------------| A|-----------------| A|-----------------|
E|-----------------| E|-----------------| E|-----------------| E|-----------------|
Verse:
Play the above along with the lyrics. Use the chords to guide you.
G#m
No time before it's too soon
B
No time after it's too late
D D#m
Time's getting old, time's over now
F#m
Don't try to be on time
A
Don't try to run after time
C C#m
Time's getting on, time's over now
Chorus:
G#m
I'm a little boy, you're a little girl, once upon a time
B
I'm a little boy, you're a little girl, once upon a time
D D#m
Time's getting on, time's over now
F#m
I'm a little boy, you're a little girl, once upon a time
A
I'm a little boy, you're a little girl, once upon a time
C C#m
Time's getting on, time's over now
Repeat the intro and Chorus until the end. And that's it!
How to play Once Upon A Time
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 G#m. 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.