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The One That Got Away

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[Verse 1]
ESummer after high school when we first met
We'd G#mmake out in your Mustang to Radiohead
And C#mon my 18th birthday we got matching tattAoos
Used to Esteal your parents' liquor and climb to the roof
G#mTalk about our future like we had a clue
Never C#mplanned that one day I'd be losing Ayou
[Chorus]
In another lEife I would be your G#mgirl
We'd keep all our C#mpromises, be us against the Aworld
In another lEife I would make you G#mstay
So I don't have to C#msay you were the one that got aAway
The one that got away
[Verse 2]
EI was June and you were my Johnny Cash
Never G#mone without the other, we made a pact
C#mSometimes when I miss you I put those records Aon, whoa
ESomeone said you had your tattoo removed
G#mSaw you downtown singin' the blues
It's C#mtime to face the music, I'm no longer your Amuse
[Chorus]
But in another lEife I would be your G#mgirl
We'd keep all our C#mpromises, be us against the Aworld
In another lEife I would make you G#mstay
So I don't have to C#msay you were the one that got aAway
The one that got away
[Post-Chorus]
  EThe one
    G#mThe one
    C#mThe one
  AThe one that got away
[Bridge]
  BAll this money can't buy me a C#mtime machinAe, no
  BCan't replace you with a C#mmillion ringAs, no
  BI should've told you what you C#mmeant to mAe, whoa
  B'Cause now I pay the price
[Chorus]
In another lEife I would be your G#mgirl
We'd keep all our C#mpromises, be us against the Aworld
In another lEife I would make you G#mstay
So I don't have to C#msay you were the one that got aAway
The one that got away (The one that got aEway)
[Post-Chorus]
The one (The G#mone)
The one (The C#mone)
The one (The Aone)
[Chorus]
In another lEife I would make you G#mstay
So I don't have to C#msay you were the one that got aAway
The one that got aEway

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The story behind the song

This mid-tempo pop ballad from Katy Perry's 2010 album Teenage Dream explores the poignant theme of a lost love. Originally titled "In Another Life," the song delves into the bittersweet memories of a past relationship, capturing the feeling of a first love. It paints a picture of wistful nostalgia, recalling shared moments and a deep connection that ultimately slipped away. The song includes a reference to June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash, highlighting a powerful, almost fated bond. At its heart, it's a reflection on the "what ifs" and the enduring impact of a significant relationship that didn't last.

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The One That Got Away

by Katy Perry

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G#m

C#m

[Verse 1]

Summer after high school when we first met

G#m

We'd make out in your Mustang to Radiohead

C#m A

And on my 18th birthday we got matching tattoos

Used to steal your parents' liquor and climb to the roof

G#m

Talk about our future like we had a clue

C#m A

Never planned that one day I'd be losing you

[Chorus]

E G#m

In another life I would be your girl

C#m A

We'd keep all our promises, be us against the world

E G#m

In another life I would make you stay

C#m A

So I don't have to say you were the one that got away

The one that got away

[Verse 2]

I was June and you were my Johnny Cash

G#m

Never one without the other, we made a pact

C#m A

Sometimes when I miss you I put those records on, whoa

Someone said you had your tattoo removed

G#m

Saw you downtown singin' the blues

C#m A

It's time to face the music, I'm no longer your muse

[Chorus]

E G#m

But in another life I would be your girl

C#m A

We'd keep all our promises, be us against the world

E G#m

In another life I would make you stay

C#m A

So I don't have to say you were the one that got away

The one that got away

[Post-Chorus]

The one

G#m

The one

C#m

The one

The one that got away

[Bridge]

B C#m A

All this money can't buy me a time machine, no

B C#m A

Can't replace you with a million rings, no

B C#m A

I should've told you what you meant to me, whoa

'Cause now I pay the price

[Chorus]

E G#m

In another life I would be your girl

C#m A

We'd keep all our promises, be us against the world

E G#m

In another life I would make you stay

C#m A

So I don't have to say you were the one that got away

The one that got away (The one that got away)

[Post-Chorus]

G#m

The one (The one)

C#m

The one (The one)

[Chorus]

E G#m

In another life I would make you stay

C#m A

So I don't have to say you were the one that got away

The one that got away

About The One That Got Away Chords by Katy Perry

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