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Verse 1
C
C

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Am
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Em
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Once in a while
Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
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I feel afraid things won't
Gsus4
Gsus4

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C
C

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work out right
Am
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Once in a while
Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
Dm

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I lose my desire to stand up
Gsus4
Gsus4

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C
C

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for the fight
Em
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Verse 2
Em
Em

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C
C

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Em
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Did you notice that
F
F

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G
G

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When we were walking down the street
C
C

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I didn't look
Am
Am

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Em
Em

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At all the people passing by
Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
Dm

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So happy and content
Gsus4
Gsus4

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With the ones who run their lives
C
C

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Em
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Verse 3
Em
Em

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C
C

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Em
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Did you notice that
F
F

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G
G

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We don't notice what's real
C
C

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We look away
Am
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From all the plans that we have
Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
Dm

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It's getting hard to see

There's so much in the way
C
C

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Verse 4

G
G

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Em
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Am
Am

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Now I know it's not so impossible
G
G

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Em
Em

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Eb
Eb
6

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Dm
Dm

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Now I know we can go
G
G

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Back to where we were
C
C

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We're back to where we'll be
Outro 1
Am
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Em

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C
C

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Eb
Eb
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Dm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Am

  • Em

  • Eb

    6

  • Dm

  • Gsus4

  • F

  • G

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Once in a While by Guided by Voices is Db major.

The primary chords used in Once in a While are Db, Bbm, Fm, Fb, Ebm, Absus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Bbm, Fm, Fb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Once in a While is approximately 162 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 Guided by Voices.

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 Guided by Voices on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.