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Key: F major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Dsus4
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D
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G
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Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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Verse 1
B
B
2

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You needed your freedom,
Abm
Abm
4

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I thought that I needed mine
F#
F#
2

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We both were too young to know,
E
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Em
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we shouldn't let it go
E
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B
B
2

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We went our own ways,
Abm
Abm
4

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and time passed us by
F#
F#
2

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Now when I think of those schooldays,
E
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I realize
A
A

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Chorus:
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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G
G

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Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), one
D
D

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Dsus4
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in a million (one in a million)
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Our love was that special kind that's so hard to find,
Em
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E
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A
A

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but we didn't realize
B
B
2

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Abm
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4

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Yesterday in and out another town,
F#
F#
2

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suddenly saw your face
E
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Right out there in the crowd
B
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2

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You said you were happy,
Abm
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4

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you got someone who treats you right
F#
F#
2

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And I recognize that fire in your eyes,
E
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oh girl you should be mine, 'cos
A
A

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(Chorus)
D
D

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Dsus4
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D
D

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Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), one in a million
Dsus4
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D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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E
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A
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D
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Dsus4
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(one in a
D
D

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million)
Dsus4
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D
D

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Bm
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2

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G
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Bm
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Em
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E
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A
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G
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I've had my share of love,
A
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oh I know how to play the game
Bm
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2

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But there (a feeling gained), I've

never been the same
A
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No never been the same,

never been the same
D
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Once in a lifetime,
Dsus4
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D
D

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Dsus4
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one in a million
D
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Bm
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2

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I know I'm just chasing dreams and I just
Em
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A
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can't seem to get you off my mind
D
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Dsus4
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Once in a lifetime, one in a million... (repeats out)
Outro 1
Dsus4
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Dsus4
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D
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Dsus4
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D
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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • D

  • Dsus4

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • Abm

    4

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • Em

  • A

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Once In A Lifetime by Vandenberg is F major.

The primary chords used in Once In A Lifetime are F, Fsus4, Bb, Dm, D, Cbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Fsus4, Bb, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Once In A Lifetime is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Once In A Lifetime using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Once In A Lifetime. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Vandenberg.

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