One Step Ahead
Split Enz
Learn how to play One Step Ahead by Split Enz with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chords]
Em/G 3220xx
D/F# xx423x
Bm/D xx043x
A/C# x422xx
C#dim x4x020
Aaug x0322(1)
Gmaj7 3x4033
[Intro]
G F# D C# C G C C#
Bass notes only
[Verse]
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
One step ahead of you
C G C C#dim
Stay in motion, keep an open mind
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
Love is a race run by two
C G C C#dim
Your emotion, my solitude
A Aaug A
If I stop I could lose my head
G Gmaj7 A
So I'm losing you instead
Aaug Dm
Either way I'm confused
Bb Asus2
You slow me down - what can I do?
[Verse]
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
One step ahead of you
C G C C#dim
Always someone makes it hard to move
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
She says: "Boy, I want you to stay”
C G C C#dim
But I save it all for another day
A Aaug A
If I stop I could lose my head
G Gmaj7 A
But I'm ready for ro - mance
Aaug Dm
Either way I'm confused
Bb Asus2
I don't know what I'm supposed to do
Dm Bb C A7
I can only stay one step ahead of you
[Verse]
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
la la la la
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
na na na na
A Aaug A
Stop! I confess sometimes
G Gmaj7 A
I don't know where I'm going
Aaug Dm
Part of me stays with you
Bb Asus2
I'm slowing down, what can I do?
Dm Bb C A7
It's hard to stay one step ahead of you
[Verse]
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
One step ahead of you
C G C C#dim
Time is running out, catching up with you
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
One step ahead of you
C G C C#dim
When I hold you close can I really lose?
Em/G D/F# Bm/D A/C#
One step ahead, only one step ahead
C Em
She's one step ahead of you...
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How to play One Step Ahead
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.