My One Thing
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F C/F F
Everybody I know says they need just one thing
Bb F
And what they really mean is they need just one thing more
C/F F
And everybody seems to think they've got it coming
C
Well I know that I don't deserve You
Bb
Still I want to love and serve You more and more
F Bb/F C/F F
You're my one thing
Save me from those things that might distract me
Please take them away and purify my heart
I don't want to lose the eternal for the things that are passing
'Cause what will I have when the world is gone
If it isn't for the love that goes on and on with
[Refrão] F
My one thing, You're my one thing
Bb Dm C
And the pure in heart shall see God
F
You're my one thing, You're my one thing
Bb Dm C (Bb 1st & 3rd time)
And the pure in heart shall see God
Refrain:
Who have I in heaven but You Jesus
And what better could I hope to find down here on earth
Well I could cross the most distant reaches of this world
But I'd just be wasting my time 'cause I'm certain already
I'm sure I'd find You're
Chorus
Dm C
Every night, every day,
Dm C
You hold on tight or you drift away
Bb
And you're left to live with the choices you make
O Lord please give me strength to watch and work and love and sing and pray
REFRAIN
Chorus
TAG (repeat and fade out)
F Bb C F Csus C
One thing, You're my one thing, pure in heart, pure in heart, one thing
How to play My One Thing
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 F. 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.