Only You
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Intro: C#m A E
C#m A E
Only you, you you
Only you, you you
[Verso 1]
A E C#m
I remember in the school yard
A E C#m
The children didn't understand
A E C#m
So they bullied me with silence
A E C#m
Just for being who I am
A E C#m
So I got good at keeping secrets
A E C#m
I used to blend in with the crowd
A E C#m
On the inside I was screaming
A E
With you I did not have to hide
[Refrão]
A B E
Only you, could see that I was hurting
A B E
Only you, ever cared to understand
A B
Always know, that I'd do the same
C#m
I'd do anything for you, my friend
A B E
It's true
[Verso 2]
C#m A E C#m
I used to stare up at the ceiling
A E C#m
Wide awake all through the night
A E C#m
Why the world was busy sleeping
A E
I was so caught up in my mind
[Refrão]
A B E
Only you, could see that I was hurting
A B E
Only you, ever cared to understand
A B
Always know, that I'd do the same
C#m
I'd do anything for you, my friend
A B E
It's true
A B E
So true
[Verso 3]
F#m
When I'm all alone
A
A million miles away from home
C#m
Would you stand with me?
B
You'll always be
F#m
My rock and shoulder to lean on
A
Every hope I have is gone
C#m
I'll turn to you
B
You know it's true
[Refrão]
A B E
Only you, could see that I was hurting
A B E
Only you, ever cared to understand
A B
Always know, that I'd do the same
C#m
I'd do anything for you, my friend
A B E
It's true
A B E
So true
A
And I know
B
'Til the bitter end
C#m
I'd be proud to call you, my best friend
A B E
It's true
C#m A E
You, you you
Only you, you you
C#m A E
You, you you
Only you, you you
How to play Only You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.