One Less Set Of Footsteps
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C F G
We're been runnin' away from,
C F G
Somethin' we both know,
C E7 F C
We've long run out of things to say,
F C Bb G
And I think I'd better go.
C F G
So don't be gettin' excited,
C Em Am D7
When you hear that slammin' door,
C G
'Cause there'll be one less set of footsteps
F C
On your floor in the mornin'.
C F G
And we've been hidin' from somethin',
C F G
That should have never gone this far,
C E7 F C
But after all it's what we've done,
F C Bb G
That makes us what we are.
C F G
And you've been talkin' in silence,
C Em Am D7
Well if it's silence you adore,
C G
Oh, there'll be one Less set of footsteps
F C
On your floor in the mornin'.
[Refrão] F C
Well there'll be one Less set of footsteps on your floor,
F Am C
One Less man to walk in,
F G
One Less pair of jeans upon your door,
Am D G7
One less voice a-talkin'
C F G
But tomorrow's a dream away,
C F G
And today has turned to dust,
C E7 F C
Your silver tongue has turned to clay,
F C Bb G
And your golden rule to rust.
C F G
If that's the way that you want it,
C Em Am D7
Well that's the way I want it more,
C G
'Cause there'll be one less set of footsteps
F C
On your floor in the mornin'.
[Refrão] F C
Well there'll be one Less set of footsteps on your floor,
F Am C
One Less man to walk in,
F G
One Less pair of jeans upon your door,
Am D G7
One less voice a-talkin'
C F G
But tomorrow's a dream away,
C F G
And today has turned to dust,
C E7 F C
Your silver tongue has turned to clay,
F C Bb G
And your golden rule to rust.
C F G
If that's the way that you want it,
C Em Am D7
Well that's the way I want it more,
C G
'Cause there'll be one less set of footsteps
F C
On your floor in the mornin'.
How to play One Less Set Of Footsteps
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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.