One Life
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Intro: ( Am F C G ) (2x)
Am F
When I was a young boy
C
I was living for the moment
G
The world was wide open
Am F
I had every choice
C
But with so many choices
G
I just didn't know what to do now
Am F
All I say is just forget it
C
If you tell me I'll regret it Just let it be what it is
G
Coz it's so easy to say
C F Am
If I knew yesterday what I know today
G
Where would I be tomorrow
C F
I won't let my soul slide away
Am
I'd do whatever it takes
G
Coz this time's only borrowed
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it right
Am F
My daddy sat me down
C G
He said "Son, it's probably time to start making some plans"
Am F
And I said "No, not right now"
C
With so many choices
G
I just didn't know what to do now
Am F
All I say is just forget it
C
If you tell me I'll regret it
G
Just let it be what it is Coz it's so easy to say
C F Am
If I knew yesterday what I know today
G
Where would I be tomorrow
C F
I won't let my soul slide away
Am
I'd do whatever it takes
G
Coz this time's only borrowed
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it right
F Em
You say the more you think
Dm C
You know what's right
F Em
The less you do
Dm C
What you feel inside
F Em Dm C
So I won't pretend that I always know
F Em Dm C
I just follow my heart wherever it goes
F Em Dm C
And I may not always get it right
Dm
But at least I'm living coz I've only got this...
F C G
One life, one life, one life
Am
I've got this one life
C F Am
If I knew yesterday what I know today
G
Where would I be tomorrow
C F
I won't let my soul slide away
Am
I'd do whatever it takes
G
Coz this time's only borrowed
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it
F C G
I got one life, one life, one life
Am
And I'm gonna live it right
Am F
When I'm an old man
C
Hope I'll be rocking in my chair
G
Smiling to myself
Am F
I'll tell my baby girl
C
You only got one life
G C
So make sure you live it right
How to play One Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.