Once Upon A Time
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Dan Fogelberg - Once Upon a Time
CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: C Fm6 C F C Fm6 C F
C Fm C
Every morning you wake up alone
Fm G F
And you shake up your soul, but nothing stirs
C Fm C
So you take the love of whoever you please
Fm G
But you can't find no reason for giving yours
Chorus:
F
'Cause once upon a time
Em
You held a love, so strong and fine
F Ab C
That all the others simply don't compare
F
She's always on your mind
Em F C Fm6 C F
But once upon a time you had her there
C Fm C
Drive into town 'most every night
Fm G F
On the chance that there might be someone waiting for you
C Fm C
You tell yourself, you'll give it your best
Fm G
Maybe settle for less, but you never do
Chorus:
F
'Cause once upon a time
Em
You held a love, so strong and fine
F Ab C
That all the others simply don't compare
F
She's always on your mind
Em F
But once upon a time you had her there
Instrumental: G F G F G F C Fm6 C F
C Fm C
Every morning you wake up alone
Fm G F
And you shake up your soul, but nothing stirs
C Fm C
So you take the love of whoever you please
Fm G
But you can't find no reason for giving yours
Chorus:
F
'Cause once upon a time
Em
You held a love, so strong and fine
F Ab C
That all the others simply don't compare
F
She's always on your mind
Em F
But once upon a time you had her there
OUTRO: G F G F G F C F G7 F C
How to play Once Upon A Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.