Only Takes One
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[Verso 1]
Db Db(b5)
Only takes one ghost
Db Db(b5)
To haunt you
Db Db(b5)
Only takes one night
Db Db(b5)
To change my mind
Gb Dbmaj7/F
Only takes one spark
Ebm
To burn it down
Gb Dbmaj7/F
Only takes one love
Ebm
To figure out
[Refrão]
Gb Gbm
But I don't think
Db
You're gonna save me
Gb Gbm
There's no going
Db
Back in time
Gb Gbm
You say this
Db Eb
Won't last forever
Abm Gb
Maybe, you can change my mind
[Verso 2]
Db Db(b5)
Can I be the first
Db Db(b5)
To cross the finish line?
Db Db(b5)
Am I dying to find out
Db Db(b5)
It's a waste of time?
Gb Dbmaj7/F
Still give me a chance
Ebm
To go another round; I swear I'm down
Gb Dbmaj7/F
Only takes one love
Ebm
To figure out
[Refrão]
Gb Gbm
But I don't think
Db
You're gonna save me
Gb Gbm
There's no going
Db
Back in time
Gb Gbm
You say this
Db Eb
Won't last forever
Abm Gb
Maybe, you can change my mind
[Ponte]
Db Dbaug
If I can't have everything
Bbm/Db Db7
I'd rather lose it all
Gb Gbaug
I'll back myself against
Ebm/Gb Gbaug
The wall
Db Dbaug
Standing at the edge and see
Bbm/Db Db7
My shadow's ten feet tall
Gb Gbaug
I'll close my eyes before
Ebm/Gb Gb7
The fall
Outro
Don't be sad it's over
Gb Db
Don't be sad it's over
Gb
Maybe, in another life
Db
We stay together
Don't be sad it's over
Gb Db
Don't be sad it's over
Gb
Maybe, in another life
A
We stay forever
How to play Only Takes One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.