Intro: C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7
verse 1:
C6
Once upon a time, I was on my own
Once upon a time, like you've never known
Dm
Once upon a time, I would be impressed
C6
Once upon a time, my life would be obsessed
Dm
Once upon a time, once upon a day when
C6
I was in my prime, once along the way
F G C
If you want to know my secret
F G C
Don't come running after me
F G C
For I am just a painter
Dm C G7 C6 G7
Passing through in history
verse 2:
C6
Yesterday is gone, yesterday's alright
Yesterday belongs, in my dreams at night
Dm
Yesterday is swell, yesterday is great
C6
Yesterday is strong, remembering can wait
Dm
Once upon a time, once upon a day when
C6
I was in my prime, once along the way
F G C
If you want to know an answer
F G C
I can't turn your life around
F G C
For I am just a painter
Dm C G7 C6 G7
Passing through the underground
verse 3:
C6
I was in my stride, always at my game
Here comes Mister Cool, along the walk of fame
Dm
I was in demand, always in control
C6
The world was in my hands, my touch had turned to gold
Dm
Once upon a time, I was in a daze, when
C6
Everyday I turned, hearts along the way
F G C
If you want to know my secret
F G C
Don't come running after me
F G C
For I am just a painter
Dm C G7 C6 G7
Passing through in history
verse 4:
C6
Now that I am old, let me rest a spell
All that I am told, I can never tell
Dm
Never in my life, never will it pass
C6
I am still alone, remembering at last
Dm
Once upon a time, once upon a day, when
C6
I was in my prime, once along the way
F G C
If you want to know an answer
F G C
I can't turn your life around
F G C
For I am just a painter
Dm C
Passing through the underground
F G C
If you want to know my secret
F G C
Don't come running after me
F G C
For I am just a painter
Dm C G7 C6 G7
Passing through in history
OUTRO: G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6