The Only One
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Rachel Brooke
(2024 release)
Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
Am D7 G
[Verse 1]
G C G C
Why don’t you go find another? Because you ain’t nobody’s lover
Am D G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
C G C
All that you’ll ever be is just a shadow in their memory
Am D7 G
Hey there forgotten one, you ain’t the only one
[Chorus]
C G
‘Cause sometimes, you just gotta choose what hurts less?
C G
Living with a secret, or living with regret?
D Am D7 G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
[Interlude]
Am D7 G
[Verse 2]
G C G C
Why don’t you knock on the door to that someone who loved you before?
Am D G
Hey there sorry one, you ain’t the only one
C G C
Maybe you’re on their mind, maybe things could be different this time
Am D7 G
Hey there wishful one, you ain’t the only one
[Chorus]
C G
‘Cause sometimes, you just gotta choose what hurts less?
C G
Living with a secret, or living with regret?
D Am D G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
D Am D7 G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
[Guitar Solo]
G C G C Am D7 G
[Pedal Steel Solo]
C G C Am D7 G
[Chorus]
C G
‘Cause sometimes, you just gotta choose what hurts less?
C G
Living with a secret, or living with regret?
D Am D G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
D Am D7 G
Hey there lonely one, you ain’t the only one
How to play The Only One
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.