The One
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Intro: D A (x2)
verse 1
D A
I know you've let me down before
D A
It's just never hurt this way
D A
I've seen your face, I've seen the scars behind your eyes
D A
I'm gonna ask you tonight
Pre-Chorus
G Bm
And if your answer is “no”
A
A thousand memories walkin’ out that door
G Bm
You'll leave this place far and behind
A
A second chance won't cross your mind
[Refrão]N.C. G Bm
I won't ask you why, I won't ask you where
A
I'll never be the one, I'll never be
G Bm
I won't ask you why, I won't ask you where
A
I'll never be the one, I'll never be
verse 2
D A
And if you leave me far behind
D A
I'll see your arms and I will wait
D A
I feel the air, I feel your emptiness around me
D A
It just can't be too late
Pre-Chorus
G Bm
And if your answer is “no”
A
A thousand memories walkin’ out that door
G Bm
You'll leave this place far and behind
A
A second chance won't cross your mind
[Refrão]N.C. G Bm
I won't ask you why, I won't ask you where
A
I'll never be the one, I'll never be
G Bm
I won't ask you why, I won't ask you where
A
I'll never be the one, I'll never be
Bridge 1
G Bm
I can’t stand to dream without you
A
I can’t stand to live without you
G Bm
I can’t stand to dream without you
A
I can’t stand to live without you
Break
G Bm A A
G Bm A A
A
Bridge 2
G
I tell myself you'll never leave me
Bm
You will always be my baby
A
I will never leave you empty
A
I know all the answers for you
G
Lean on me I’ll never leave you
Bm
You will always be my baby
A
I will never leave you empty
[Refrão]N.C. G Bm
I just wanna be the one, I just wanna be the one
A
I'll never be the one, I’ll never be
G Bm
I just wanna be the one, I just wanna be the one
A
I'll never be the one, I’ll never be
Ending
G
I tell myself you'll never leave me
Bm
You will always be my baby
A
I will never leave you empty
How to play The One
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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.