Once Upon A Yesterday
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Intro:
F F C Gm7 C C7 F
[Verso 1]
F C
Once upon a yesterday we were children working hard at play
G C F C F
Tomorrow was a world away, time was standing still
F C
The magic of the radio, taught us songs we didn't know
C
We sang 'em loud and we sang 'em low
F C7 F
Once upon a yesterday
[Ponte]
Bb F
We heard them sing on Saturday night
C F
Kitty and Roy and Hank
Bb F
And for a lot of what we know of love and truth
G7 C C7
We have them to thank
[Refrão]
F C
Once upon a yesterday words were swirling in my mind
C
With melodies that fit the rhyme
F
Once upon a yesterday
Solo:
F F C C C C F F
[Ponte]
Bb F
We sang the songs that fit our dreams
C F
And then the dreams came true
Bb F
Songs of pain and songs of love
G7 C C7
All for me and you
[Refrão]
F C
Once upon a yesterday, tomorrow came and went away
C
And I wrote another song to play
F
Once upon a yesterday
How to play Once Upon A Yesterday
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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.