One Step Ahead
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Intro D7M Em7 G D7M A
D7M Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of heart-break
D7M F#m B7
One step ahead of mise-ry
Em F#m Bm
One step is all I have to take, backwards
Em A
To be the same old fool for you, I used to be
D7M Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of your arms
D7M F#m B7
One kiss away from your sweet lips
Em F#m Bm
I know I can't af-ford to stop, for one moment
Em A A7
'Cos I'm just out of reach of your fingertips
D Bm D Bm
Your warm breath on my shoulder, keeps reminding me
Em C# F#m C#
That it's too soon to forget you, it's too late to be free
Em A
Can't you see?
D7M Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of your love
D7M F#m B7
I try and yet I can't take two
Em F#m Bm
Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards
Em7 A D7M Bm
'Cos one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Em7 A D7M Bm
One step ahead is a step too far away from you
How to play One Step Ahead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7M. 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.