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This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Once in Every Lifetime

Once in Every Lifetime is a song by Jemma Griffiths, also known as Jem, in the original key of E major. The song was released on her debut album Finally Woken in 2004. Jem, a Welsh singer-songwriter, composed and performed the track. The music blends elements of pop, electronic, and trip-hop genres. Interestingly, Once in Every Lifetime was featured in the pilot episode of the popular television show Grey's Anatomy. The melody captivates listeners with its catchy hooks and Jem's emotive vocals, showcasing her musical talent.
Once in every lifetime
a a b C b a g a b
f g b b D C# b
a b C b a g a b
a g f# g a a C b a
D E F
a b C
D E F
G A G E
E D E F
a b C
D E F
F G

C b C E a C
C b C E D
C b C E a C
a b C b C E D
b b a b C
g E F E D
C C

a a b C b a g a b
g a g f# g a
a C b a
a a b C b a g a b
g a g f# g a
a C b a

D E F
a b C
D E F
G A G E
E D E F
a b C
D E F
F G

C b C E a C
C b C E D
C b C E a C
a b C b C E D
b b a b C
g E F E D
C C