Once Upon Time - Smashing Pumpkins

Once Upon Time

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Dsus2 G D
Mother I'm tired
Dsus2 G D
come surrender my son
Dsus2 G D
time has ravaged on my soul
Dsus2 G D
no plans to leave but still I go
 
Em Bm
Falling with the leaves
Em Bm
falling out of sleep
A G D
to the last goodbyes
Em Dsus2 G D
who cares why
 
Dsus2 G D
Mother I've tried
Dsus2 G D
wasting my life
Dsus2 G D
I haven't given up I lied
Dsus2 G D
to make you so proud in my eyes
 
Em Bm
Falling out of sleep
Em Bm
crawling over me
A G D
to the last goodbyes
Em Dsus2 Em
who cares why
 
Bm Em A
Tuesday's come and gone
Bm Em A
restless still I drive
Bm Em A G D
try to leave it all behind
 
Em Bm
Falling out of sleep
Em Bm
falling with the leaves
Em Bm
I go crawling over me
 
Dsus2 G D
Once upon a time in my life
Dsus2 G D
Once upon a time in my life
Dsus2 G D
Once upon a time in my life
Dsus2 G D
Once upon a time in my life
 
Dsus2 G D
I've went falling
Dsus2 G D
falling
 
Dsus2 G D
mother I hope you know
 
Dsus2 G D
that I miss you so
Dsus2 G D
time has ravaged on my soul
Dsus2 G D Dsus2
to wipe a mother's tears grown cold

How to play Once Upon 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 Dsus2. 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.

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