What Once Was
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[Verso 1]
G#m D#m
I guess I knew this would happen to you
C# G#m D#m
Inside I did, but I refused to know the truth
C# G#m D#m
I'm heading back inside to sit along with you
C# G#m D#m C#
I think I know what's wrong
G#m D#m
My friends put on their bravest face
C# G#m
Their tails between their legs
D#m
Something's out of place
C# G#m
I bet their mothers let them know
D#m
What I'm about to face
C# G#m D#m C#
Keep your mouth zipped, son
B F#
Baby I've been there before
D#m G#m C# B
I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone
F#
And now I'm still hanging on
D#m G#m
I was at the end of every tether waiting
C# G#m
For what once was
( D#m C# )
( G#m D#m C# )
[Verso 2]
G#m D#m
Tell me all the important stuff
C# G#m
What's your favorite color
D#m
What makes you so tough?
C# G#m D#m
Please don't let go when you've had enough
C# G#m D#m C#
I'm on my knees
B F#
Baby I've been there before
D#m G#m C# B
I was at the point where all I really wanted was someone
F#
And now I'm still hanging on
D#m G#m
I was at the end of every tether waiting
C# G#m
For what once was
How to play What Once Was
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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.