Key: C# · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 89 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, G, Am, F
[Intro] C [Verse] C Don't make this any harder G Everybody’s waiting Am Walk-on's almost over F Teenagers on ice C Try to keep my distance G Talking of forgiveness Am Once upon a poolside F Underneath the lights [Chorus] G F What was the worried thing you said to me? [Verse] C I'll follow you everywhere G While you work the room Am I don’t know how you do it F Tangerine perfume C I'm not doing anyone G Any kind of favors Am Watching airplanes land F And sink into the pavement [Chorus] G What was the worried thing F you said to me? [Bridge] C G I can't keep talking, Am I can't stop shaking F I can't keep track of everything C I'm taking G Everything is different, Am why do I feel the same? F Am I asking for too much? G Can't hеar what you're saying [Chorus] G F What was the worried thing you said to me? G F I thought we could make it through anything [Bridge] C G This is the closest Am F we’ve ever been C G Am F And I have no idea what’s happening G F Is this how this whole thing is gonna end? G This is the closest F we've ever been [Verse] C Don't make this any harder G Everybody’s waiting Am Walk-on's almost over F Teenagers on ice C Try to keep my distance G Talking of forgiveness Am Once upon a poolside F Underneath the lights [Chorus] G F What was the worried thing you said to me? G F I thought we could make it through anything
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 28th of April 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Bryce Dessner, Matt Berninger & Carin Besser.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: C, G, Am, F
- BPM: 89
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 G – 320003 Am – x02210 F – 133211 | C – 0003 G – 0232 Am – 2000 F – 2010 |

Track Info
- Song: Once Upon A Poolside
- Artist: The National feat. Sufjan Stevens
- Written by Bryce Dessner, Matt Berninger & Carin Besser
- Produced by The National
- Album: First Two Pages of Frankenstein
- Released Date: 28 April 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Once Upon A Poolside in?
Once Upon A Poolside is in the key of C#.
What chords do I need for Once Upon A Poolside?
You need C, G, Am, F to play Once Upon A Poolside by The National feat. Sufjan Stevens.
Do I need a capo for Once Upon A Poolside?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Once Upon A Poolside by The National feat. Sufjan Stevens.
How hard is Once Upon A Poolside to play on guitar?
Once Upon A Poolside by The National feat. Sufjan Stevens is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.