One Day Soon
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Intro: C#m9 C#m7/B A13 G#13 F#m7 F#m7/E D#m7(5b) G#7
Verse
C#m9 Amaj7
When I was born I had a stubborn streak
D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7 C#m7/B
I wouldn't budge and I wouldn't speak
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
So many tears enough to start a flood
F#m7 G#7
It must be something in my blood
Verse
C#madd9 Amaj7
I've got a wheel but I just won't roll
D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7 C#m7/B
I've got the balls but there is no goal
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I see the future choking in the mud
F#m7 G#7
It must be something in my blood
[Refrão]C#m9 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7
But one day soon and I don't know when to say
C#m7 Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I'll need you here to help me find my way
F#m7 D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7
All I know is that it's one day soon
Verse
C#m9 Amaj7
It looked to me like things were upside down
D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
We did our best to turn it all around
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
But they were quick to nip it in the bud
F#m7 G#7
It must be something in their blood
[Refrão]C#m9 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
One day soon and I don't know when to say
C#m7 C#m7 Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I'll need you here to help me find my way
D#m7(5b) D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7
All I'm saying is it's one day soon
Bridge (3 measures)
F#m7 D#m7(5b) G#7
It only takes a little understanding
C#m7 Amaj7
To see what's really going on
F#m7 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7
All we gotta do is turn the lights back on
G#7
Back on
[Refrão]C#m9 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
One day soon and I don't know when to say
C#m7 C#m7 Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I'll need you here to help me find my way
D#m7(5b) D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7
All I'm saying is it's one day soon
Instrumental
C#m9 C#m7/B A13 G#13 F#m7 F#m7/E D#m7(5b) G#7
Verse
C#m9 Amaj7
They got so dumb they had to build a wall
D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
We tried to tell them but they knew it all
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
Where they were going was as clear as mud
F#m7 G#7
It must be something in their blood
Verse
C#m9 Amaj7
They count their money they can't bear to lose
D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
They've got the power but it ain't no use
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I'm gonna have to nip it in the bud
F#m7 G#7
It must be something in my blood
[Refrão] C#m9 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
And one day soon but I don't know when to say
C#m7 C#m7 Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I know there's got to be another way
D#m7(5b) D#m7(5b) G#7(5+) C#m7
All I know is it's one day soon
Outro
C#m9 Amaj7 D#m7(5b) G#7 C#m7
One day soon and I don't know when to saaaaaaaaaaaay
Amaj7 D#m7(5b)
I know there's got to be another way
Fm7 G#m7 Cm7
One day soon
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How to play One Day Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m9. 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.