Only Have One
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Intro: D A G Em G
V1:
D A G
Nobody knows which way you'll go
Em G
I can't control you
D A G D
I pray tomorrow is brighter than today
[Refrão]
Bm F# G D
I should not try to live two lives
A Bm G
I only have one
A
I only have one
Bm F# G
You have yours and I have mine
D A G
We only have one life
V2:
D A G
I watch you make the same mistake
Em G
You learn the hard way
D A
I pray tomorrow you will hear
G D
What love has to say
[Refrão]
Bm F# G D
I should not try to live two lives
A Bm G
I only have one
A
I only have one
Bm F# G
You have yours and I have mine
D A G
We only have one life
Bridge:
A Em
I try to hold you with an open hand
D
You run away
A
And you're faster than I am
E
I can lead you to the water
D
But I cannot make you drink
A
Is it too much to ask for you
A A
To simply stop and think
[Refrão]
Bm F# G D
Still I should not try to live two lives
A Bm G
I only have one
A
I only have one
Bm F# G
You have yours and I have mine
D A G
We only have one life
Bm A G
And we only have one life
Bm A G
Yeah we only have one life
How to play Only Have One
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.