The Only One
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capo 1
C Em Am F G
verse 1
Am
Under every tree
D
On top of every hill
F
You have found me there
C
Begging for a thrill
Am
Drinking from the vine
D
Eating from the tree
F
You swore on your life
C
Would be the death of me
Pre-Chorus
Am E
'cause all of my lovers are found in my billfold
G
They rest on my mantel
D F C
I can't get a handle on what satisfies to me
[Refrão]C Em F
If you're the bread then fill me up
Fm C
If you're the water fill my cup
Em Am
'til lesser loves are washed out to sea
D F Fm Dm Fm C
Why can't I see, oh, you're the only one who satisfies me
C Em Am F G
verse 2
Am
Well the news has spread
D
Men ain't meant for bread
F
But for every word
C
Coming from your head
Am
But my head and heart
D
Are very different things
F
One tells me to run
C
And one tells me to cling
Pre-Chorus
Am E
'cause all of my gods they have at signs and hash tags
G
But I'm raisin' my white flag
D F C
'cause I'm needin' what you have to give me yeah
[Refrão]C Em F
If you're the bread then fill me up
Fm C
If you're the water fill my cup
Em Am
'til lesser loves are washed out to sea
D F Fm Dm Fm C
Why can't I see, oh, you're the only one who satisfies me
Em G D F G
Bridge
Am
I've drank water
D
From sewers and gutters
F
Too shameful to utter
Fm
But you're not like the others
[Refrão]C Em F
So, if you're the bread then fill me up
Fm C
If you're the water fill my cup
Em Am
'til lesser loves are washed out to sea
D F C
Why can't I see, you're the only one
F C
You're the only one
F
Father, spirit, son
Fm C
Who satisfies me
C Em Am F G
How to play The Only One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.