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Once I Was

Gregg Allman

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Once I Was by Gregg Allman

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
The Song Was Written By Tim Buckley Together With Larry Beckett.
Gregg Allman's Version Released On The *Southern Blood* Album (2017)

C*       X 3 2 0 1 3
Fadd9    X X 3 2 1 3
C        X 3 2 0 1 0
Fmaj7    X X 3 2 1 0

Intro
C* Fadd9
C  Fmaj7

Verse
C  Once I Was A Fadd9Soldier
C  And I Fought On Foreign Fmaj7Sands For You
C  Once I Was A Fmaj7Hunter
C  And I Brought Home Fmaj7Fresh Meat For You
C  Once I Was A Fadd9Lover
C  And I Gazed Behind Fmaj7Your Eyes For You
C  And Soon There'll Fmaj7Be Another
C  To Tell You I Was Fmaj7Just A Lie

Chorus
Am  But SomeAm/Gtimes Am/F#   I  FWonder
G  Just For Awhile
Am  Do YouAm/G Ever Am/F#    RememGber Me    G7​

Instrumental
C* Fadd9
C  Fmaj7
C* Fmaj7
C  Fmaj7

Chorus
Am  But SomeAm/Gtimes Am/F#   I  FWonder
G  Just For Awhile
Am  Do YouAm/G Ever Am/F#    RememGber Me    G7​

Verse
C  And Though You Have ForFadd9gotten
C  All Of Our Fmaj7Rubbish Dreams
C  I Find Myself Fmaj7Searching
C  Through The Ashes Of Fmaj7Our Ruins
C  For The Days When Fadd9We Smiled
C  And The Hours That Fmaj7Ran Wild
C  The Silence Of OurFmaj7 Words
C  With The Magic Of Fmaj7Our Smile

Chorus
Am   SomeAm/Gtimes Am/F#    I FWonder
G  Just For Awhile
Am  Do You EAm/Gver   Am/F#    Think Of GMe   G7​

Outro
G  Ever      Think Of AmMe  Am/G      Am/F#​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Once I Was?

The chords for Once I Was are: C, Fadd9, Fmaj7, Am, Am/G, Am/F#, F, G, G7

What is the original key of Once I Was?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Once I Was?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Once I Was in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Once I Was be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Once I Was on ukulele?

Chord Once I Was can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Once I Was?

Once I Was uses 9 chords: C, Fadd9, Fmaj7, Am, Am/G, Am/F#, F, G, G7

What is the easiest way to play Once I Was?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Once I Was released in?

Once I Was was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Once I Was?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Once I Was to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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