Once Upon A Time
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Chords:
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G Bm C D Am Em
E----0----2----2----0----2----2----|
B----2----3----3----0----3----2----|
G----2----4----2----1----4----2----|
D----2----4----0----2----4----4----|
A----0----2---------2----2----4----|
E-------------------0---------2----|
G Bm C G
Once upon a time, when I was in high school
G Bm C G
I was in love with you, lady and you treated me so cool.
G Bm C G
I was drivin' a Chevy '72
G Bm C G
had 4 on the floor, girl, one hundred 20 it would do
D Am G
I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', Let's Get It On...
G Bm C G
There was a war, baby, somewhere across the sea
G Bm C G
I didn't wanna go and fight, girl, but you were really lovin' me.
D Am G
I remember Martin Luther King, lord he was the man, baby
Em
that gave us all a dream.
D Am G
I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', let's Get It On...
Em
Don't play with my love no,
D Am G
I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', Let's Get It On.
G Bm C G
We used to have sweet music in the park
G Bm C G
Lord up at Monterey they sang throughout the dark
G Bm C G
You used to wear girl, those hot pants
G Bm C G
When you strolled down the hall, all the boys wanted a chance...
D Am G
I remember Marvin Gaye, singin', Let's Get It On...
Em
Don't play with my love, no...
D Am G
I remember Otis Redding, Sittin' at the Dock of the Bay---
Em
ahh, he went away..
D Am G
I remember Sam Cooke ya'll, Bring It On Home To Me,
Em
from your love I can't be free...
D Am G
I remember Elvis Presley, and the Blue Suede Shoes
Em
ahh it gave me the blues.
D Am G
I remember Marvin Gaye, singin'...let's get it on
How to play Once Upon A Time
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.