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                             Akon - Once In A While
         The chords are the same throughout the whole song 
         B G#m D#m
    BCause everyday I can't help but see it
    G#mPeople ain't satisfied
    D#mAnd you're hatin' your 9 to 5
Everybody wanna live another life
    BBut every goal or G#mmountain you climb
Not to better your D#mday
That do leave room for people to Bsay
I guess you're livin' better now
    G#mShare a little of that cheddar now
     D#mCause I remember days back when
A brother was hustlin and robbin' too
     BI done tossed up a letter now
     G#mOn a whole nother level now
     D#mStill I can't enjoy my fame
Unless my people doin' the same
                   B...
And gettin' money  too..

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Once In A While

by Akon

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G#m

D#m

Akon - Once In A While

The chords are the same throughout the whole song

B G#m D#m

Cause everyday I can't help but see it

G#m

People ain't satisfied

D#m

And you're hatin' your 9 to 5

Everybody wanna live another life

B G#m

But every goal or mountain you climb

D#m

Not to better your day

That do leave room for people to say

I guess you're livin' better now

G#m

Share a little of that cheddar now

D#m

Cause I remember days back when

A brother was hustlin and robbin' too

I done tossed up a letter now

G#m

On a whole nother level now

D#m

Still I can't enjoy my fame

Unless my people doin' the same

B...

And gettin' money too..

About Once In A While Chords by Akon

Learn how to play Once In A While by Akon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Once In A While chords”, “Once In A While guitar chords”, or “Akon Once In A While chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Once In A While chords and for experienced players who want accurate Once In A While lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, G#m, D#m.

FAQ — Once In A While by Akon

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Is "Once In A While" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Once In A While" by Akon with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Akon below.

What key is "Once In A While" in?

The chords for "Once In A While" show the original chord names (including A, B, G#m, D#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.