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Once chords by
Richard Buckner
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Key: C major•
Verse 1
C
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Once, I was dug up, I was sinking,
C
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I was longing to be saved.
C
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I lapped up to the bay bar and I saw her bob
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Bb
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bing like a wave and I slowed down.
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Verse 2

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Just six months this summer since I've known
C
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her that she's been away.
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And sometimes I still answer to the gone
C
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Dm
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ghosts that only suckers make.
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Dm
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Slow down and hold on.
Dm
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Hold on.
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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Even my heroes are almost gone,
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almost folding from the flame,
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But how low can your fuse glow and warm you until
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your torch begins to fade?
Interlude 2
Dm
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Verse 4
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I dreamed of a couple dancing close and
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drunk in the spary of lights they made.
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And once I was dug up, I was sinking,
C
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but now I'm longing to be saved.
Outro 1
Dm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

  • F

  • Bb

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Once by Richard Buckner is C major.

The primary chords used in Once are C, G, F, Bb, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Once is approximately 109 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Once 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. 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 Richard Buckner.

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

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