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Once I Was

Gregg Allman

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

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
E* Aadd9
E  Amaj7

Verse
E  Once I Was A Aadd9Soldier
E  And I Fought On Foreign Amaj7Sands For You
E  Once I Was A Amaj7Hunter
E  And I Brought Home Amaj7Fresh Meat For You
E  Once I Was A Aadd9Lover
E  And I Gazed Behind Amaj7Your Eyes For You
E  And Soon There'll Amaj7Be Another
E  To Tell You I Was Amaj7Just A Lie

Chorus
C#m  But SometC#m/Bimes   C#m/A# I  WonAder
B  Just For Awhile
C#m  Do You C#m/BEver   C#m/A#  RememberB Me       B7​

Instrumental
E* Aadd9
E  Amaj7
E* Amaj7
E  Amaj7

Chorus
C#m  But SometC#m/Bimes   C#m/A# I  WonAder
B  Just For Awhile
C#m  Do You C#m/BEver   C#m/A#  RememberB Me       B7​

Verse
E  And Though You Have ForAadd9gotten
E  All Of Our Amaj7Rubbish Dreams
E  I Find Myself Amaj7Searching
E  Through The Ashes Of Amaj7Our Ruins
E  For The Days When Aadd9We Smiled
E  And The Hours That Amaj7Ran Wild
E  The Silence Of OurAmaj7 Words
E  With The Magic Of Amaj7Our Smile

Chorus
C#m   SometC#m/Bimes   C#m/A#  I WonAder
B  Just For Awhile
C#m  Do You EvC#m/Ber     C#m/A#  Think Of Me B     B7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Once I Was?

The chords for Once I Was are: E, Aadd9, Amaj7, C#m, C#m/B, C#m/A#, A, B, B7

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: E, Aadd9, Amaj7, C#m, C#m/B, C#m/A#, A, B, B7

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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