The Only One - Bryan Adams

The Only One

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Intro
|E |A |E |A |
 
verse 1
E
Well I made up my mind
A
Not gonna let you get away
E
Yeah, to think that I'm the lucky guy
A
Well, I've almost got it made
 
Pre-Chorus
C#m
'Cause it's been so long since I've felt so strong
A
About anyone at all
C#m
I get so excited, I ain't gonna fight it
B
I think I might be fallin' in love
 
Chorus
E A
So come on, let's get it right
B A
(Get it right) Oh, 'cause you're the only one
E A
Come on, we ain't got all night
B A
(Got all night) Yeah, 'cause you're the only one now
 
Interlude
|E |A |
 
verse 2
E
Last night
A
Well I thought you mighta stayed
E
If I'd a' had the guts I woulda pushed my luck
A
But then you mighta turned away
 
Pre-Chorus 2
C#m
Oh, how do I explain, I know it sounds insane
A
But I've been through this before
C#m
In just a matter of time, you could change your mind
B
You could turn and walk right through that door
 
[Refrão] E A
So come on, let's get it straight
B A
(Get it straight) 'Cause you're the only one
E A
Come on, I just can't wait
B A
(Just can't wait) Yeah, 'cause you're the only one now
 
Solo
|C#m |A |C#m |B |
 
Bridge
E A
So come on, let's get it right
B A
Ooh, we ain't got all night
E A
So come on baby, let's get it straight
B A
Yeah, I just can't wait now
 
[Refrão]E A
Come on, oh let's get it right
B A
(Get it right) Oh, 'cause you're the only one
E A
Now come on, we ain't got all night
B A
(Got all night) 'Cause you're the only one
 
E A
Now come on, yeah, let's get it straight
B A
(Get it straight) 'Cause you're the only one
E A
Now come on, I just can't wait
B A
(Just can't wait) Wooh! I just can't wait now
 
Outro
E A
(Ahhhhhh)
B A
Yeah yeah (Get it right, the only one)
E A
'Cause you're the only one
B A
You're just the only one, oh woah now
E A
(Ahhhhhhh)
B A
(Get it straight, the only one)

How to play The Only One

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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.

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