One Day
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capo 3
C
G
One day its here and then its gone
F
How are you still holding on
C
How are you still holding on
G
You've felt this way for far too long
F
Waiting for a change to come
C
You know you're not the only one
F C
Life passes you by
F
Don't be wasting your time
C
On your own
G
You always try to see yourself
F
Through the eyes of someone else
C
Through the eyes of someone else
G
To shout and sing that you need help
F
You and everybody else
C
You and everybody else
F C
Life passes you by
F
Don't be wasting your time
C
On your own
F C
Life passes you by
F
Don't be wasting your time
C
On your own
Am F
As your heart gets bigger
C
And you try to figure out
G
What's it all about
Am F
And your skin gets thicker
C
As you try to figure out
G
What's it all about
C G F C
C G
Life passes you by
F
Don't be wasting your time
C
On your own
G
One day its here and then its gone
C
How are you still holding on
How are you still holding on
How to play One Day
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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.