One In A Hundred
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From: rickl1@IX.netcom.com (Rick L)
Subject: CRD: One In A Hundred Gene Clark Chords/Lyrics
Gene Clark One In A Hundred written by Gene Clark
Roger McGuinn 12 string/vocals
David Crosby guitar/vocals
Chris Hillman bass
Mike Clarke drums
the solo version on White Light LP is in the key of A
E A F#m B
Don't you come down don't you feel bad
E C#m A B
Even though your dreams are of the things you've never had
E A
Close to the earth
F#m B
Near to the sun
E C#m
Reflecting your own life
A B E D A E C#m A B
You can see that you can be more than one
E A F#m B
Hear the bells ring morning has come
E C#m A B
Over the town the morning star fades in the dawn
E A F#m B
Voices of time bringing surprise
E C#m A
Voices that sing in waking moments
B E D A E C#m A B
To Look into life's eye
A B E
Aren't you glad its another day look and tell
A B D B
So you though you would run away but you know that way too well
E A
Rhythms of rhyme
F#m B
Seasons shall say
E C#m A B
To look at a longer life now a longer yesterday
E A
Don't you come down
F#m B
You know you're the one
E C#m
Looking at tomorrow
A
Let your your troubles
B E D A E C#m A
Fade and fly into the sun
Irving Music(BMI)
>From The Roadmaster LP Edsel Records
>From The White Light LP A & M Records
How to play One In A Hundred
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.