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I Was The One

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

Intro
  G   Em   Am7   D7

Verse
GI Was The One EmWho Taught HAm7er To Kiss         G7​
The Way ThGat She Kisses You NowEm And You KnoAm7w         D7​
The WayG7 She Touches YoCur Cheek, Well, I TaCmught Her How   Em                  A7   D7​

Verse 2
GI Was The One EmWho Taught HeAmr To Cry When SheD7 Wants You UnderG Her Spell             Em             Am7    D7​
The Sight GOf Her Tears DrivG7es You Out Of YoCur Mind,                     Bm​
I GTaAm7ught Her SoD7 WeGll

Hook
G7And TheCn One Day I Had My LCmove As Perfect As CGould Be She Ived, D7She Loved,G She        A7​
Laughed, She Cried, And It Was All For Me A7               D7​

Verse 3
GI'l Never KnEmow Who Taught Am7Her To Le NowtG7hatB7 T'Gs Over And EmDone,               Am7    D7​
DWho Learned TG7he Lesson When SChe Broke My Heart I Was TCmhe One             G  Am7    D7   G  D#7    D7​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was The One?

The chords for I Was The One are: G, Em, Am7, D7, G7, C, Cm, A7, Am, Bm, B7, D

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: G, Em, Am7, D7, G7, C, Cm, A7, Am, Bm, B7, D

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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