One Thing
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Intro: D A E
verse 1
D A
You don't really know what you need
E
‘Til you've got nothing
D A
You don't really know what you believe
E
‘Til you've been broken
D A
You don't really know what you treasure now
E F#m
Till it all comes crashing down
D E
I can see so clearly now
[Refrão]
F#m D
If I've got nothing but You
A E
I'll still have everything I need
F#m D
You're the one thing I can't lose
A E
When I run to the end of me
F#m D
Everything I thought I lost
A E
I found it all in You, my God
F#m D
You're the one thing, one thing
A E D A E
One thing, one thing I need
verse 2
D A
All of the wants and all the plans
E
I've been chasing
D A
All of the dreams in my heart
E
You can take them
D A
Cuz all of the beauty starts to fade
E F#m
In a light of just one face
D E
I can see so clearly now
[Refrão]
F#m D
If I've got nothing but You
A E
I'll still have everything I need
F#m D
You're the one thing I can't lose
A E
When I've run to the end of me
F#m D
Everything I thought I lost
A E
I found it all in You, my God
F#m D
You're the one thing, one thing
A E
One thing………
Bridge
D A
My soul will cry
F#m
This one thing I know
D E
You alone will satisfy
D A
My soul will cry
F#m
This one thing I know
D E
You alone will satisfy
[Refrão]
F#m D
If I've got nothing but You
A E
I'll still have everything I need
F#m D
You're the one thing I can't lose
A E
When I run to the end of me
F#m D
If I've got nothing but You
A E
I'll still have everything I need
F#m D
You're the one thing I can't lose
A E
When I've run to the end of me
F#m D
Everything I thought I lost
A E
I found it all in You, my God
F#m D
You're the one thing, one thing
A E D A E
One thing, one thing I need
D A E
One thing I need
How to play One Thing
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 D. 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.