One By One
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Capo 5
Intro: G F Em C/G (2x)
G F C/G Am
One by one the teardrops fall as I write you
G F C/G Am
One by one my words come falling on the page
G F C/G Am
One by one my dreams are fading in the twilight
G Em C/G G
One by one my schemes are fading fast away
G F Em C/G
G F C/G Am
One by one the flowers fading in my garden
G F C/G Am
One by one the leaves are falling from the trees
G F C/G Am
One by one my hopes are vanished in the clouds clear
G Em C/G G
One by one like snowflakes melting in the breeze
G F Em C/G x2
Am C/G
One by one my hair is turning gray
G F Em
One by one my dreams are fading fast away
Am C/G
One by one I read your letters over
G F C/G G
One by one I lay them all away
G F Em C/G x2
G F C/G Am
One by one the days are slipping up behind you
G F C/G Am
One by one the sweetest days of life go by
G F C/G Am
One by one the moments stealing out behind you
G Em C/G G
One by one she'll come and find not you or I
G F Em C/G
G F C/G Am
One by one I hear the soft words that you whispered
G F C/G Am
One by one I feel your kisses soft and sweet
G F C/G Am
One by one I hope you'll say the words to marry
G Em C/G G
One by one to one by one forever be
G F Em C/G (repeat to end)
How to play One By 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.