You Once Lived Here
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C F C
The Mayor gave me the key to the city
Am D7 G7
The welcome wagon had already appeared
C F C Am
But again I'll be packing and leaving
C F C
For it's plain now that you once lived here
F C
It may be that I'll never forget you
Am D7 G7
Cause your love and love lives everywhere
C F C Am
Could it be that I'll always be saying
C F C
I've gotta go now for you once lived here
G7 C
I see your face in the cool of the evening
G7 F
I hear your voice in each breeze loud and clear
C F C Am
Oh there must be a town without your memories
C F C
But not this one cause you once lived here
F C
No not this one cause you once lived here
How to play You Once Lived Here
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 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.