Am I The Only One
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C F C
There is no good reason I should have to be so alone,
Am G F C
I'm smothered by this emptiness, Lord, I wish I was made of stone.
E F C
Like a fool I lent my soul to love, and it paid me back in change,
F C F G F C
God help me, am I the only one who's ever felt this way.
C F C
A heart that's worn and weathered would know better than to fight,
Am G F C
but I wore mine like a weapon, played out love like a crime.
E F C
And it wrung me out and strung me out, and it hung years on my face,
F C F G F C
God help me, am I the only one who's ever felt this way.
G E F C
Now my sense of humor needs a break I see a shadow in the mirror,
F C Am G
and she's laughin' through her tears, one more smile's all I can fake.
C F C
There is a wound inside me, and it's bleeding like a flood,
Am G F C
there's times when I see a light ahead, hope is not enough.
E F C
As another night surrounds me, and it pounds me like a wave,
F C F G F C
God help me, am I the only one, who's ever felt this way.
F C F G F C
God help me, am I the only one, who's ever felt this way.
How to play Am I The Only One
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 C. 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.