Once Chords
by Pearl Jam
Once by Pearl Jam is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, C, D, Bb and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: A
(A C D)
I admit it...what's to say...yeah...
I'll relive it...without pain...mmm...
A
Backstreet lover on the side of the road
I got a bomb in my temple that is gonna explode
Bb
I got a sixteen gauge buried under my clothes, I play...
(G A Bb C)
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah...
(A C D)
Oh, try and mimic what's insane...ooh, yeah...
I am in it...where do I stand?
A
Oh, Indian summer and I hate the heat
I got a backstreet lover on the passenger seat
Bb
I got my hand in my pocket, so determined, discreet...I pray...
(G A Bb C)
Once upon a time I could control myself
Ooh, once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah...
You think I got my eyes closed
But I'm lookin' at you the whole fuckin' time...
Ooh, once upon a time I could control myself, yeah...
Once upon a time I could lose myself, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Once, upon a time I could love myself, yeah...
Once upon a time I could love you, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Once (x4)
Yeah...once, once...yeah, yeah...
Yeah...yeah, yeah...yeah, yeah...oww...