One Solitary Tear
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[Intro: ]D G D G
Verse One:
D A
Your love was reckless baby, I fell deep
C G
Easy to hold but you were hard to keep
F D
You were a heartache, waiting to be
Em A
We took off flying down a dead end street
Verse Two:
I never knew that love could, hurt so bad
When you said goodbye with a tip of your hat
I watched you leaving across the welcome mat
And though I know that you ain't coming back
[Refrão] D G D
One solitary tear, is all I'll cry
Em C C7
One solitary tear, falling, falling
Am7 C A
Falling from my eye
G A Bm A G
I'll get over you, I'll get by
Em G A D
One solitary tear, at a time
Verse Three:
Little things remind me, that you are gone
The mailman still brings all your catalogs
The radio just keeps on playing our songs
But I tell myself that I have to be strong
CHORUS
Instrumental: D G D G
Em C Am7 C7 D A
G A Bm A G
I'll get over you, I'll get by
Em G A Bm A G
One solitary tear, at a time
Em G A D
One solitary tear, at a time
Outro: D G D F G D
How to play One Solitary Tear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.