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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · E · G · C · F
Once Upon a December Chords – Harmonica
Deana Carter’s nostalgic ballad from the “Anastasia” soundtrack, reimagined for country guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the waltz feel by accenting the first downstrum of each measure.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
D – A
E – D
A – E
D
Verse 2
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
D – A
E – D
A – E
D
Bridge
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D – A – E
Verse 3 / Outro
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Practice tip: Practice the F#m to D transition in the bridge slowly; use the ring finger as an anchor on the second fret of the E string.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Once Upon a December"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, E, G, C and F.
Is "Once Upon a December" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Once Upon a December" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Once Upon a December"?
It was written by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and released in 1997.