One Step Closer To You - Michael Franti &…

One Step Closer To You

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B Abm7
I've been down for far too long
F# E
Till my faith was nearly gone
B Abm7
I never knew somebody just like you
F# E
Could be a friend I could call my own
 
B
Till I let go of a broken heart
Abm7
I let go to an open heart
F#
I let go of my broken dreams
E
I let go to the mystery
B
And I believe in the miracles
Abm7
i believe in the spiritual
F#
I believe in the one above
E
I believe in the one i love
 
B B/Bb Abm7
And take one step closer to you
F# E F# B
I just take one step closer to you
B B/Bb
Even when I've fallen down
Abm7 F#
My heart says follow through
E F# B
I take one step closer to you
 
B
I never meant to hurt you, no
Abm7
And you never meant to hurt me to
F# E
but it seems like you always do
B
and even though I'm scared sometimes
Abm7
if ever see you fallen down
F# E
i will be the one that's there for you
 
B
So I let go of a broken heart
Abm7
I let go to an open heart
F#
I let go of my broken dreams
E
I let go to the mystery
B
And I believe in the miracles
Abm7
I believe in the spiritual
F#
I believe in the one above
E
I believe in the one I love
 
B B/Bb Abm7
And take one step closer to you
F# E F# B
I just take one step closer to you
B B/Bb
Even when I've fallen down
Abm7 F#
My heart says follow through
E F# B
I take one step closer to you
 
G A
I'm walking
D
I keep on walking to you,
G A
I'm walking
D
I keep on walking to you
G A
I'm walking
D
I keep on walking to you
G
I'm walking
A D
And I'm never going to stop
 
B B/Bb Abm7
And take one step closer to you
F# E F# B
I just take one step closer to you
B B/Bb Abm7
And take one step closer to you
F# E F# B
I just take one step closer to you
B B/Bb
even when I've fallen down
Abm7 F#
My heart says follow through
E F# B
i take one step closer to you
E F# B
i take one step closer to you

How to play One Step Closer To You

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 B. 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.

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