One Step At A Time
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Intro:
Bm G D Bm E G
(Just take one step at a time..just one step
D A D
at a time.)
Chorus:
D E
Word by word and take it page by page..just one
A
step at a time.
D Dm A G
It may take a little bit longer but the way do
Bm G D B
people get stronger..one step at a time, boy,
Em7 D
just one step at a time.
#1.
D Bm A Bb Dm
You gotta plant your feet on solid ground.
F Dm A
You can't climb a tree and then chop it down.
Gb Gbm D Ebm
You gotta start from scratch work your way on up.
Em E D
Every hound dog once was a pup.
D B Em7 G A
Just one step at a time, boy, just one step at
D
a time.
Chorus:
D E
Word by word and take it page by page..just one
A
step at a time.
D Dm A G
It may take a little bit longer but the way do
Bm G D B
people get stronger..one step at a time, boy,
Em7 D
just one step at a time.
INTERLUDE:SAX: D Dm G A G D Dm G D Bm D G A Dm Bm A G
Abm G D
Bridge:
Bm G D Bm E G
(Just take one step at a time..just one step
D A D
at a time.)
#2.
D E
Day by day and take it year by year..just one step
A
at a time.
D Gm
The one true way to get all you need is to start
G D G
out slow and then pick up speed.
D B Em7 D
One step at a time, boy, just one step at a time.
#3.
D Dm Gb D
Just one way a boy can be a man..start out young and
Bb A
go as fast you can.
D Dm Gb Em7
And if you wanna grow up to be a ripe old age..stick
G A D
to the book and live it page by page.
D B G D
One step at a time, boy, just one step at a time.
OUTRO:
D B E
Day by day and take it year by year..just one step
A
at a time.
D G
It may take a little bit longer..but the way to even
Db D B D A
be stronger..one step at a time, boy, just one step
D
at a time.
Bm A Gbm D G A D
(Just take one step at a time........)(Fade.)
How to play One Step At A Time
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 Bm. 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.