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Once I Was

Gregg Allman

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Once I Was by Gregg Allman in the key of A

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
A* Dadd9
A  Dmaj7

Verse
A  Once I Was A Dadd9Soldier
A  And I Fought On Foreign Dmaj7Sands For You
A  Once I Was A Dmaj7Hunter
A  And I Brought Home Dmaj7Fresh Meat For You
A  Once I Was A Dadd9Lover
A  And I Gazed Behind Dmaj7Your Eyes For You
A  And Soon There'll Dmaj7Be Another
A  To Tell You I Was Dmaj7Just A Lie

Chorus
F#m  But SometF#m/Eimes   F#m/D# I  WonDder
E  Just For Awhile
F#m  Do You F#m/EEver   F#m/D#  RememberE Me       E7​

Instrumental
A* Dadd9
A  Dmaj7
A* Dmaj7
A  Dmaj7

Chorus
F#m  But SometF#m/Eimes   F#m/D# I  WonDder
E  Just For Awhile
F#m  Do You F#m/EEver   F#m/D#  RememberE Me       E7​

Verse
A  And Though You Have ForDadd9gotten
A  All Of Our Dmaj7Rubbish Dreams
A  I Find Myself Dmaj7Searching
A  Through The Ashes Of Dmaj7Our Ruins
A  For The Days When Dadd9We Smiled
A  And The Hours That Dmaj7Ran Wild
A  The Silence Of OurDmaj7 Words
A  With The Magic Of Dmaj7Our Smile

Chorus
F#m   SometF#m/Eimes   F#m/D#  I WonDder
E  Just For Awhile
F#m  Do You EvF#m/Eer     F#m/D#  Think Of Me E     E7​

Outro
E  Ever      Think Of F#mMe   F#m/E       F#m/D#​
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A
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Once I Was?

The chords for Once I Was are: A, Dadd9, Dmaj7, F#m, F#m/E, F#m/D#, D, E, E7

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: A, Dadd9, Dmaj7, F#m, F#m/E, F#m/D#, D, E, E7

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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