Mikey Wax – Only One Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

Mikey Wax – Only One Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

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This is the chord progression of Only One by Mikey Wax on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em C G D x2
Bm

[Verse]
Em                                                              C
Well there’s a feeling that I get when you look at me that way
G                                           D
A feeling like you’re all out of love
Em                      C                                           G                                           D
And it’s an unforgiving fact that in the past yeah you’ve had it tough
Em                                           C
And I don’t wanna try to save you

[Chorus]
G                                                                D
Just wanna see you smile, if for a night
C                                                                                     Bm
So come on come lay your guard down show your love
Em                                                                                     C
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer
G                                           D                        Em
Don’t back down giving you the most of my love
C                      G                                           D
I’m making you my only one my only one
G
I really need you to trust me now
C                                                                G
Come a little closer and hear me out
D                                           Em                                           C                      G
Life’s a roller coaster but this is my vow, I’m making you my only one

[Verse]
Em                                                                C
And there’s a look inside your eyes when I say lets get away
G                                                                D
A look just like you’re ready to run
Em                                           C                                                                D
So pack your things and come with me and let’s drive off into the sun
Em                                           C
And I don’t wanna try to save you

[Chorus]
G                                           D
Just wanna see you smile, if for a night
C                                                                Bm
So come on come lay your guard down show your love
Em                                                                                     C
I really need you to trust me now come a little closer
G                      D                                           Em
Don’t back down giving you the most of my love
C                                           G                      D
I’m making you my only one my only one
G
I really need you to trust me now
C                                           G
Come a little closer and hear me out
D                      Em                      C                                           G
Life’s a roller coaster but this is my vow, I’m making you my only one

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How to play Only One: key, chords and progression

Only One by Mikey Wax is written in G major (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 5 chords: Em, C, G, D and Bm.

Most of the song cycles through Em – C – G – D (vi – IV – I – V in G major), the “sensitive” minor-start rotation of the four-chord progression, a favourite in ballads and worship. In solfa, that is lah – fah – doh – soh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯

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Only One chords: questions

What key is Only One in?

Only One by Mikey Wax is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Only One?

Only One uses 5 chords: Em, C, G, D, Bm.

What is the chord progression of Only One?

The main progression is Em – C – G – D (vi – IV – I – V), the “sensitive” minor-start rotation of the four-chord progression, a favourite in ballads and worship.

Is Only One easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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