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I Was The One

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Was The One by Elvis Presley in the key of A

Intro
  A   F#m   Bm7   E7

Verse
AI Was The One F#mWho Taught HeBm7r To Kiss          A7​
The Way ThAat She Kisses You NowF#m And You KnowBm7          E7​
The WayA7 She Touches YoDur Cheek, Well, I TaDmught Her How   F#m                   B7   E7​

Verse 2
AI Was The One F#mWho Taught HerBm To Cry When She E7Wants You Under AHer Spell              F#m              Bm7    E7​
The Sight AOf Her Tears DrivA7es You Out Of YoDur Mind,                     C#m​
I ATaBm7ught Her SoE7 WeAll

Hook
A7And TheDn One Day I Had My LDmove As Perfect As CAould Be She Ived, E7She Loved,A She        B7​
Laughed, She Cried, And It Was All For Me B7               E7​

Verse 3
AI'l Never KnF#mow Who Taught HBm7er To Le NowthA7at C#7T's AOver And DoF#mne,                  Bm7    E7​
EWho Learned TA7he Lesson When SDhe Broke My Heart I Was TDmhe One             A  Bm7    E7   A  F7   E7​
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was The One?

The chords for I Was The One are: A, F#m, Bm7, E7, A7, D, Dm, B7, Bm, C#m, C#7, E

What is the original key of I Was The One?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing I Was The One?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Was The One in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Was The One be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Was The One on ukulele?

Chord I Was The One can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Was The One?

I Was The One uses 12 chords: A, F#m, Bm7, E7, A7, D, Dm, B7, Bm, C#m, C#7, E

What is the easiest way to play I Was The One?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Was The One released in?

I Was The One was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Was The One?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Was The One to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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