One that isn't a - ble
View chords used in this chart
Gmaj9 F#m7 Gmaj9/E Gmaj9/A
One that doesn't know just where to
F#/C# F#m/C#
Start
Link:
E D#m C#m B
So it starts with
Verse 2:
A hand so unsure it trembles
Gives itself away
Strains to find a gesture
Something that the heart can easily
F#/C# G#
Say
Chorus:
C#maj7 D#m7 Fm7 Bb7
Take the hand
F#maj9 Fm7 D#m7 D#m7/G#
It would mean so much to the heart to touch you
C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 D#m7
Play the part, would you
C#m7 F#7 Bm7 E7
Hold the hand, warm the heart, and
Verse 3 (chords same as verse 1):
Take the hand that's waiting
Open it and find
There's a heart that's reaching
There's a heart that's reaching from
Inside
Instrumental break (based on chorus chords):
C#maj7 D#m7 Fm7 Bb7
/ / / / / / / /
F#maj9 Fm7 D#m7 D#m7/G#
/ / / / / / / /
C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7
/ / / / / / / /
(key changes to Bb)
Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 F7
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 4:
Bbmaj9 Abmaj9
Take the hand that's waiting
Gm7 C7 Abmaj9
Open it and find
Gm7 Abmaj9/F Abmaj9/Bb
There's a heart that's reaching
Abmaj9 Gm7 Abmaj9/F Abmaj9/Bb [hold extra bar]
There's a heart that's reaching
Bbm7
From inside
Coda:
(Bbm7) Cm7 Ebmaj7 Fm7 Gm7 Abmaj7
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
(...inside)
-- another ace 60's (OK, it wasn't released until '71) tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play One that isn't a - ble
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 Gmaj9. 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.