The One And Only
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[Intro ]E B A
E B
Hey! Something I got to tell you
C#m B9 A9
It’s hard to say but I need you to know
E B
It’s time to write a new kind of story
C#m B9 A9
I try to explain the reason why I have to go
B9
’Cause there’s a time for love
A time for change
A9
A time to mend
B9 A9
But I can’t pretend 'cause I wanna be the one and only
E B
I guess we all need time
C#m
I guess we all need space
A9
I guess I'm needing mine
E
The one and only one
B9 C#m
I guess we live to find a way to draw the line
A9
Or the life will leave behind
B9 A9
'Cause I, I wanna be (I wanna be)
B9 A9
Yeah, I, I’m gonna be the one and only
( E B A )
E B
Hey! A somewhere in the distance
C#m B9 A9
I know you might find someone, somewhere to go
E
And I don't know 'cause my head keeps spinning
B9
Reaching for a new beginning
C#m B9 A9
Finally it's plain to see
B9
And there’s a time for love
A time for change
A9
A time to mend
B9 A9
But I can’t pretend 'cause I wanna be the one and only
E B9
I guess we all need time
C#m
I guess we all need space
A9
I guess I'm needing mine
E
The one and only one
B9 C#m
I guess we live to find a way to draw the line
A9
Or the life will leave behind
B9 A9
'Cause I, I wanna be (I wanna be)
B9 A9
Yeah, I, I’m gonna be the one and only
E B9
I guess we all need time
C#m
I guess we all need space
A9
I guess I'm needing mine
E
The one and only one
B9 C#m
I guess we live to find a way to draw the line
A9
Or the life will leave behind
B9 A9
'Cause I, I wanna be (I wanna be)
B9 A9
Yeah, I, I’m gonna be the one and only
(E B A)
Tell me yeah!
The one and only yeah!
Let me know I just feel the pain, oh
The one and only one
How to play The One And Only
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.