Verse: Dm I never meant to get us in this deep Bb I never meant for this to mean a thing Gm Oh, I wish you were the one F Am Dm Wish you were the one that got away Verse: Dm I got caught up by the chase Bb And you got high on every little bit Gm I wish you were the one F Am Dm Wish you were the one that got away Chorus: Gm Dm Am Oh, if I could go back in time F Gm When you only held me in my mind Dm Am F Just a longing gone without a trace Gm Dm Am Bb Oh, I wish I never ever seen your face Gm I wish you were the one F Am Dm Wish you were the one that got away Verse: Dm I miss the way you wanted me Bb When I was staying just out of your reach Gm Begging for the slightest touch F Am Dm Ooh, you couldn't get enough, mmm Chorus: Gm Dm Am Oh, if I could go back in time F Gm When you only held me in my mind Dm Am F Just a longing gone without a trace Gm Dm Am Bb Oh, I wish I never ever seen your face Gm I wish you were the one F Am Dm Wish you were the one that got away Bridge: Dm Got away from me (x2) For anybody has to breathe Chorus: Gm Dm Am Oh, if I could go back in time F Gm When you only held me in my mind Dm Am F Just a longing gone without a trace Gm Dm Am Bb Oh, I wish I never ever seen your face Gm I wish you were the one F Am Dm Wish you were the one that got away This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
The One That Got Away chords by The Civil Wars
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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Also works: island strum d – d u – u d u
How to play The One That Got Away on ukulele
On ukulele, The One That Got Away comes down to the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. The groove sits around 110 bpm, a medium pace. You are playing it in D minor. The chords stay at the novice level, nothing tricky in there. Drive a firm downstroke on each beat to hold the brooding pulse.
5 ukulele chords used in "The One That Got Away" by The Civil Wars: Am, Bb, Dm, F and Gm
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