Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 82 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, C, Em, F, D, Am, Dm
[Intro] G C G C G C G C [Verse] G All of us we're always trying to catch up G Call just to let me know what you think G How is this never quite enough G Lost and always trying to get back, can we get back? [Pre-Chorus] Em G Oh, call the doctor and F G the doctor came in Em G She said, "Where does it hurt? F G You know there's a pill for most everything" Em G F Close your eyes, open wide, and G we'll make you smile again Em G F Some people believe in ghosts and G D some believe in aliens D Just wish I could crawl out of the skin G I'm living in C G Am Crawl out of my mind into the outside G D Nobody could reach me [Chorus] If you could crawl out of the G skin you're living in C Like some kinda love G Am just opened you up G D You know when you feel it F G C G C G C It's the only thing [Verse] F G Oh, don't you feel like you're trying to catch up G Fear makes you jump a little too quick G Time, do we know when it's too late G Always trying to get it back, trying to get it back [Pre-Chorus] Em G But remember all the things F G that used to be real Em G Things to help you believe 'cause F G you wanna make sense of everything Em G Then there's the first time you F crack and you think, G "Everyone's laughing at me" Em G All at once, you're a ghost, F G you're some kind of alien [Chorus] D Just wish I could crawl out of the skin G I'm living in C G Am Crawl out of my mind into the outside G D I just want to feel it If you could crawl out of the skin G you're living in C Find some kinda love to G Am open you up G Dm You know when you feel it F G It's the only thing [Guitar Solo] G Em [Chorus] D Just wish I could crawl out of the skin G I'm living in C G Am Out of my mind into the outside G D Nobody could reach me If you could crawl out of the skin G you're living in C G Am Like some kinda love just opened you up G D You know when you feel it F G It's the only thing [Outro] G C G C G C G The only thing
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Track Info
- Song: The Only Thing
- Artist: Dave Matthews Band
- Written by Dave Matthews, John Alagia, Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin & Arthur “Buddy” Strong
- Produced by Rob Evans
- Album: Walk Around The Moon
- Released Date:
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, C, Em, F, D, Am, Dm
- BPM: 82
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 320003 C – x32010 Em – 022000 F – 133211 D – xx0232 Am – x02210 Dm – xx0231 | G – 0232 C – 0003 Em – 0402 F – 2010 D – 2220 Am – 2000 Dm – 2210 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords in?
Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords?
You need G, C, Em, F, D, Am, Dm to play Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords.
Do I need a capo for Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords.
How hard is Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords to play on guitar?
Dave Matthews Band – The Only Thing Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.