One Idiot Away
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(F) One idiot
One idiot (G) a(C)way
You were only (F) one idiot
One idiot (G) a(C)way
She (C) weighed six pounds when she was born
And you (F) did all that you could
You (C) drove her to tap and piano recitals
That (F) really weren't any good
You (C) saved up for her college fund
You (F) basically broke your back
Then she (C) chunks it all for some boggin' head
Who's (F) probably selling crack
And you were
Repeat Chorus
Your (C) son was an All American
In (F) tennis and basket ball
He had recr(C)uiters droolin' all over themselves
Cause (F) that boy had it all
You done (C) told your boss where he could go
Cause the (F) kid's gonna be a star
Then his (C) buddy shoots two in a 7-11
And (F) guess who's in the car
And you were
Repeat Chorus Twice
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How to play One Idiot Away
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 F. 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.