Key: C
Introduction: C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7 C6 G7
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
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
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
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