The Only One
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Intro: D D/F# G A (2x)
D D/F#
Some say
G A
They say that it’s all a silly game
D D/F#
And some think
G A Bbdim
They think that love only ends in vain
Bm A G# G
But im not afraid to fly or fall
F#m F
What matters most
Em A
Is that to you I give my all
D D/F#
Cuz you are
G A
In my eyes the brightest star
D D/F#
And I know
G A Bbdim
I know that united we’ll go far
Bm A G#
So lets not pretend
G
Lets not delay
F#m F
Lets make a will
Em A
And plan a picture perfect day
Chorus
D D/F#
So call all your friends
Em A
Design notes to send
D Cm/G Bm Em
And search for something borrowed, something blue
F#m G D
Because the only one I’ll ever need is you
I thought that
That it might take more of my life
To find that one
But here we are and it’s so right
I know in my heart that I am alive
When you’re in my arms
I know that our love will survive
Chorus
(bridge)
Bb Gm
And through the bitter and the sweet
Am F#
You’ll be the strength when I am weak
Gm D/F Em A
Finally a love song complete
D D/F#
So why don’t you call all your friends
Em A
Design those notes to send
D Cm/G Bm Em
And search for something borrowed something blue
F#m G Bm A G#dim
the only one I’ll ever need is you, you, you, you, you, you, you,
Em F#m G A D
the only one I’ll ever need is you
How to play The Only 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.