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Once Upon A Time

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Once Upon a Time:Skeeter Davis.
Album - Skeeter Davis Sings The End of the 
World - #61 on BB Hot 200 on RCA Records
in 1963.
       BbCmBbEbBbCmBb
INTRO:       
#1.
Bb               Eb   Bb Cm        Bb       Eb
Once upon a time......a  boy and a girl met.
Bb                   Eb  Bb     Cm    Bb    Eb
He handed her a line.....she'll never forget.
Bb   Cm      Eb                     Bb
Now, when he sees her, she's always cryin'.
Bb                        F           Bb
But she used to be happy, once upon a time.
BRIDGE:
Cm       Eb               Bb
Now, the boy was you, the girl was me.
    Eb                         Bb
You wanted your freedom, well, now you're free.
    Eb                Bb             C
I'm back to a life of loneliness..no one would 
     F
ever guess.
#2.
Bb                Eb  Bb F    Bb     Eb
Once upon a time......I  even smiled.
Bb F         Bb    Eb  Bb     Cm    Bb    Eb
I  looked at life......like a happy child.
Bb       Eb                  Bb
I wasn't always, this low in mind..somebody used 
            F           Eb
to love me, once upon a time.
           BbCmEbBbEbBbEbBbCF
INTERLUDE:          
#3.
Bb                Eb  Bb F    Bb     Eb
Once upon a time......I  even smiled.
Bb F         Bb    Eb  Bb     Cm    Bb    Eb
I  looked at life......like a happy child.
Bb       Eb                  Bb
I wasn't always, this low in mind..somebody used 
            F           Eb
to love me, once upon a time.
OUTRO:
Eb          Bb    Cm          Bb
Once upon a time, once upon a time.
Eb          Bb    F           Bb
Once upon a time, once upon a time..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

Once Upon A Time chords and lyrics

Free chords for Once Upon A Time by Skeeter Davis. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Once Upon a Time:Skeeter Davis.
Album - Skeeter Davis Sings The End of the 
World - #61 on BB Hot 200 on RCA Records
in 1963.
INTRO: Bb Cm Bb Eb Bb Cm Bb
#1.
BRIDGE:
#2.
INTERLUDE: Bb Cm Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb C F
#3.
OUTRO:
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

Once Upon A Time Chords by Skeeter Davis

Learn how to play Once Upon A Time by Skeeter Davis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Once Upon A Time chords”, “Once Upon A Time guitar chords”, or “Skeeter Davis Once Upon A Time 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 Upon A Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Once Upon A Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, Cm, Eb, F, C, A.

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How do I play "Once Upon A Time" by Skeeter Davis on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Once Upon A Time" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Once Upon A Time" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Once Upon A Time"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Once Upon A Time" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Once Upon A Time" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Once Upon A Time" by Skeeter Davis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Skeeter Davis below.

What key is "Once Upon A Time" in?

The chords for "Once Upon A Time" show the original chord names (including Bb, Cm, Eb, F, C, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.