Number One
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G Bm
I saw my boyfriend
C Am G
Hanging with this girl that I hate
Bm
He didn't have to tell me
C D C
Why last night he was late
D
I can't believe what you tell me
G D/F# Em C
Your lies have come undone
D
Now I'm living on the run
( G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G )
Looking out for number one
Bm
I took a ride to the city
C Am G
Had to get out of this place
Am
I just can't stand the pity
C D C
When the tears fall down my face
D
I used to think it was over
G D/F# Em C
But it's only just begun
D
Now I'm living on the run
C-Cm
Looking out for number one
[Refrão]
G D Em C G
One day you'll see me
D Em C
But only when you're dreaming
G D Em C
One day you'll say
G D C-Cm
I was the one
( G Gsus4 )
G Bm
I hitched a ride on a Greyhound
C Am G
Stashed away on a train
Am
Bought a ticket for the subway
C D C
Playing guitar in the rain
D
I wanna follow the rivers
G D/F# Em C
To an island in the sun
D
Now I'm living on the run
Looking out for number...
(Refrão)
Ponte:
Am F
Late at night
C
tired to fight
Am
I just might think about him
F D
Right now I'm feeling fine
I'm better off without him
G D/F# Em
YEAH-EH----EH!
( G D/F# Em ) (3x)
( C Cm )
G
One day...
G
One day...
G
One day...
G
You'll say
C Cm
I was the one
(Refrão)
[Refrão]
G D Em
I know that one day
C G
You'll see me
D Em C
I'll haunt you when you're dreaming
G D Em C
One day you'll say
G D C
I was the one
Cm
I'm number one
How to play Number 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 G. 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.