When We Were One
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Intro: (C G F F)
Am F G
Whatever happened to you and me?
Am F G
When I think of all the things we've said and done
Am F G
All those promises have been broken
Am F G
Whatever happened to me?
C G F
The grass was never greener when we were one
C G F
The skies were so blue when we were one
C G F C G F
Every step we took was a bold one when we were one, when we were one
Am F G
Whatever became of the love we had?
Am F G
Just like a ghost you disappeared
Am F G
Sometimes when I'm walking in the dead of night
Am F G
I swear to God you were here
C G F
The grass was never greener when we were one
C G F
The skies were so blue when we were one
C G F C G
Every step we took was a forward one when we were one, when we were
F
one
Bm G Am
Whatever happened to you and me?
Bm G Am
Whatever happened to you and me, honey?
(Am F G)
Am F G
I could have been your lover
Am F G
I could have been a father
Am F G
I could have been your reason
Am F G
Whatever happened to me?
C G F
The grass was never greener when we were one
C G F
The skies were so blue when we were one
C G F C G
Every step we took was a forward one when we were one, when we were
F
One … repeat C G F
Bm G Am
Whatever happened to you and me?
How to play When We Were One
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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.