One By One
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[Verso 1]
C#m
You wouldn't believe me
The stories I tell you
E
We reached for the stars
But it fell downwards
C#m
It ruined my hairdo
But nobody said so
E
'Cause they got all cleaned up
But I'm still around
A
Is anybody out there
E
Or am I all alone?
A
Maybe I'm just dumb
C#m B
But why should I care?
A
There ain't no ending to this world
E
Just your own existence
Bm F#m
I'm just picking up the pieces
C#m E
One by one
C#m E
One by one
[Verso 2]
C#m
I say I'm sorry
I know it's not fair
E
Look out my window to nowhere
C#m
We've been out for days and days on end
E
With no discussion
Bm F#m
We thought about nothing
C#m B
I'm the fisherman's friend
F#m E Bm F#m
Nothing ever gets me down a soul to tear
D E Bm F#m
Nothing's gonna kill us cause we're already dead
F#m E Bm F#m
Nothing ever gets me down a soul to tear
D E Bm F#m
Nothing's gonna kill us cause we're already dead
G F#m C#
Already dead
A
Is anybody out there
E
Or am I all alone?
A
Maybe I'm just dumb
C#m B
But why should I care?
A
There ain't no ending to this world
E
Just your own existence
Bm F#
I'm just picking up the pieces
C#m B
One by one
C#m E
One by one
C#m E
One by one
C#m
I'm just picking up the pieces
E
One by one
C#m
I'm just picking up the pieces
E
One by one
How to play One By One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.