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Aretha Franklin
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
C
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B
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Em
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C
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B
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2

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G
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Verse 1
Gaug
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Once in a while i will dream dear

Knowing dreams will sel
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C
C

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dom come true
C#dim
C#dim
4

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G

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Yes, but once in a while i
B
B
2

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Em
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C
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will dream dear
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C
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D
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And i hope you'll be think
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ing of me too
Gaug
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Yes, i must confess that i
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C
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will miss you

Like the stars would mis
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Gaug
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C
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s the sky
C#dim
C#dim
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Like a whale would miss
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B
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2

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Em
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C
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it's wa ter
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Asus4
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D
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If it should ever happen
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to run dry
C
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C
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Although i cried when you left me
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Yes, i cried for a year and a
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day
Gaug
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B
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You know my soul
C
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Em
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can't last
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My soul just can't last
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Dsus4
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Please answer me
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C
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right away
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B
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2

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Em
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You know that my soul just can't last
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My, my, my, my,
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my soul just can 't last
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Soul just can't last,
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Dsus4
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please answer me
B
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Please answer me
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I said that my soul just can't last

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • A

  • D

  • Gaug

  • C#dim

    4

  • Dsus4

  • Asus4

  • Am

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Once In A While by Aretha Franklin is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Once In A While are Eb, Bb, D, Gm, C, F.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, D, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Once In A While is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Once In A While 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 While. 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 Aretha Franklin.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Once In A While to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Once In A While by Aretha Franklin on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.