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I Was The One

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

Intro
  E   C#m   F#m7   B7

Verse
EI Was The One C#mWho Taught HeF#m7r To Kiss           E7​
The Way ThEat She Kisses You NowC#m And You KnowF#m7           B7​
The WayE7 She Touches YoAur Cheek, Well, I TaAmught Her How   C#m                   F#7    B7​

Verse 2
EI Was The One C#mWho Taught HerF#m To Cry When She WB7ants You Under HEer Spell               C#m              F#m7     B7​
The Sight EOf Her Tears DrivE7es You Out Of YoAur Mind,                     G#m​
I ETaF#m7ught Her So B7WelEl

Hook
E7And TheAn One Day I Had My LAmove As Perfect As CEould Be She Ived, B7She Loved,E She        F#7​
Laughed, She Cried, And It Was All For Me F#7                B7​

Verse 3
EI'l Never KnC#mow Who Taught HF#m7er To Le NowthaE7t TG#7's OEver And DonC#me,                   F#m7     B7​
BWho Learned TE7he Lesson When SAhe Broke My Heart I Was TAmhe One             E  F#m7     B7   E  C7   B7​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was The One?

The chords for I Was The One are: E, C#m, F#m7, B7, E7, A, Am, F#7, F#m, G#m, G#7, B

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: E, C#m, F#m7, B7, E7, A, Am, F#7, F#m, G#m, G#7, B

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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