Always One Step Ahead
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capo 2)
A D
C#m D Bm Bm
C#m D Bm Bm
A F#m
It's been my unlucky season
C#m D Bm
Trying to find the way to get to you
C#m D Bm
For every step I take, you've taken two
A F#m
Midnight, trees all helter-skelter
C#m D Bm
All the white houses in a row
C#m D Bm
I thought I heard your voice a stone's throw
Bm
D A
Think I'm getting closer, but I've been mislead
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
D A
Adding up the miles to my discontent
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
E A D
And I'm trying to find the way to get to you
A D
C#m D Bm Bm
C#m D Bm Bm
A F#m
I've been living like a stand-in
C#m D Bm
Hoping one day you will wake me up
C#m D Bm
I memorize the lines, but it's not enough
Bm
D A
Think I'm getting closer, but I've been mislead
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
D A
Adding up the miles to my discontent
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
E A D
And I'm trying to find the way to get to you
E A D
Trying to find the way to get to you
Bm D
A Bm
D A
Bm D
A Bm
D A
Bm D
A Bm
D A
E
(N.C.) A
Think I'm getting closer, but I've been mislead
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
D A
Adding up the miles to my discontent
E Bm
I know that you are always one step ahead
E A D
And I'm trying to find the way to get to you
D A
Think I'm getting closer, think I'm getting closer
E Bm
You are always one step ahead
E A D
Trying to find the way to get to you
E A D
If it's the last thing I do
How to play Always One Step Ahead
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.