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One Step Closer

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Intro: 	A  	E  	A  	E  	A  	G#m  	F#m  E  
  AI'm 'rounEd the corner froAm anything that's real
I'Em aAcross the road from hope
I'm uG#mnder a bridge in a rip tide
TF#mhat's taEken everything I call my own
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
  AI'm Eon an island at a buAsy intersection
I caEn't go forward, I can'At turn back
Can't see the G#mfuture
It's gettF#ming away from me
I just wEatch the tail lights glowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step G#mcloser to knowing
KnoF#mwing, knEowing
A E A E A G#m F#m E
  AI'm haEnging out to dry
With my old clothesA  
Finger Estill Ared with the prick of an old rose
Well tG#mhe heart that hurts
Is a heF#mart that beats
Can you hear the drummer Eslowing?
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step G#mcloser to knowing
KnoF#mwing, knEowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step Ecloser to knowing
AOne step G#mcloser to knowing
KnoF#mwing, knEowing

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One Step Closer

by U2

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G#m

F#m

A E A E A G#m F#m E

Intro:

A E A

I'm 'round the corner from anything that's real

E A

I'm across the road from hope

G#m

I'm under a bridge in a rip tide

F#m E

That's taken everything I call my own

A E

One step closer to knowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A E A

I'm on an island at a busy intersection

E A

I can't go forward, I can't turn back

G#m

Can't see the future

F#m

It's getting away from me

I just watch the tail lights glowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A G#m

One step closer to knowing

F#m E

Knowing, knowing

A E A E A G#m F#m E

A E

I'm hanging out to dry

With my old clothes

E A

Finger still red with the prick of an old rose

G#m

Well the heart that hurts

F#m

Is a heart that beats

Can you hear the drummer slowing?

A E

One step closer to knowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A G#m

One step closer to knowing

F#m E

Knowing, knowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A E

One step closer to knowing

A G#m

One step closer to knowing

F#m E

Knowing, knowing

About One Step Closer Chords by U2

Learn how to play One Step Closer by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “One Step Closer chords”, “One Step Closer guitar chords”, or “U2 One Step Closer chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy One Step Closer chords and for experienced players who want accurate One Step Closer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, G#m, F#m.

FAQ — One Step Closer by U2

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Is "One Step Closer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "One Step Closer" by U2 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by U2 below.

What key is "One Step Closer" in?

The chords for "One Step Closer" show the original chord names (including A, E, G#m, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.