The One That Got Away His Version
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[Verso 1]
F
In another life
C
I would be your boy
Dm
We'd be holding onto this
Bb
The love that I destroyed
F
In another life
C
I wouldn't run away
Dm Bb
You wouldn't have to say I was the one that should've stayed"
F
The one that should've stayed
[Refrão]
C
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Dm
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Bb
Wah-ah-oh-oh
[Verso 2]
C
How many times would it take 'til I break this self-destructive cycle?
Dm
I hate it, I take something special and toss it away
Bb
When I get too close, I think I feel afraid
F C Dm
Maybe the loneliness is always the place I feel at home the most
Bb
With the songs I never wrote
F
I fucked up 100 times
C
I hope you know I never tried to hurt you
Dm Bb
Someone said you're doing fine alone
So
[Ponte]
F
In another life
C
I would be your boy
Dm
We'd be holding onto this
Bb
The love that I destroyed
F
In another life
C
I wouldn't run away
Dm Bb
You wouldn't have to say I was the one that should've stayed"
F
The one that should've stayed
[Refrão]
C
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Dm
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Bb
Wah-ah-oh-oh
F
The one that should've stayed
C
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Dm
Wah-ah-oh-oh
Bb
Wah-ah-oh-oh
How to play The One That Got Away His Version
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.