Now playing

Love Is The Only Thing

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 1
 E   A   G    Ex 2
[Verse 1]
EAll you true believers.A..  G    Eall you wide receiversA..G.A  
AAnyone who calls this world their hEome...A  G  E  
EWhen the war is over.A..  G     EI’ll still be your brother.A..G  A  
AMaybe we can sort the right from the wrEong...A  G  E  
C#mLet me put it back the way it wasE  A  G  E  
C#mLet me turn the lights on just becauBse
[chorus]
ELove is a hurting C#mthing
EAh but love is the only C#mthing... aBnymoreE  
[Verse 2]
EAll you American dreamersA..G.    Eall you gay deceiversA..G.A  
AWho will cross their hearts and hope to dEie...A  G  E  
EBring your x-ray visionA..G.  Efrom the bedroom to the kitchAenG..A.
AI’ve seen it all you don’t have to be sEhy...A  G  E  
C#mWho will put it back the way that it wEasA  G  E  
C#mAnd who will turn the lights off just becBause?
[chorus]
ELove is a hurting C#mthing
EAh but love is the only C#mthing... aBnymoreE  
E(OrcAhestEral Abreak, 8 beats on each chord)
[Verse 3]
EAll you happy hookersA..G.    Eall you night club bookerAs.G..A  
AAnyone who has fallen from their thErone...A  G  E  
EThere’s a rainbow in the gutter.A..  G    Edewdrops in the shuttersA..G.A  
AI’m out here in the garden and I’m all alEone...A  G  E  
C#mSo let me put it back the way that it wEasA  G  E  
C#mLet me turn the lights off just becaBuse
[chorus]
ELove is a hurting C#mthing
EAh but love is the only C#mthing... aBnymoreE  
E(OrAchestral ending, 8 beats on each chord) x6
E

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Love Is The Only Thing

by Chuck Prophet

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

Capo 1

E A G E

x 2

[Verse 1]

E A G E A G A

All you true believers... all you wide receivers...

A E A G E

Anyone who calls this world their home...

E A G E A G A

When the war is over... I’ll still be your brother...

A E A G E

Maybe we can sort the right from the wrong...

C#m E A G E

Let me put it back the way it was

C#m B

Let me turn the lights on just because

[chorus]

E C#m

Love is a hurting thing

E C#m B E

Ah but love is the only thing... anymore

[Verse 2]

E A G E A G A

All you American dreamers... all you gay deceivers...

A E A G E

Who will cross their hearts and hope to die...

E A G E A G A

Bring your x-ray vision... from the bedroom to the kitchen...

A E A G E

I’ve seen it all you don’t have to be shy...

C#m E A G E

Who will put it back the way that it was

C#m B

And who will turn the lights off just because?

[chorus]

E C#m

Love is a hurting thing

E C#m B E

Ah but love is the only thing... anymore

E A E A

(Orchestral break, 8 beats on each chord)

[Verse 3]

E A G E A G A

All you happy hookers... all you night club bookers...

A E A G E

Anyone who has fallen from their throne...

E A G E A G A

There’s a rainbow in the gutter... dewdrops in the shutters...

A E A G E

I’m out here in the garden and I’m all alone...

C#m E A G E

So let me put it back the way that it was

C#m B

Let me turn the lights off just because

[chorus]

E C#m

Love is a hurting thing

E C#m B E

Ah but love is the only thing... anymore

E A

(Orchestral ending, 8 beats on each chord) x6

About Love Is The Only Thing Chords by Chuck Prophet

Learn how to play Love Is The Only Thing by Chuck Prophet with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Love Is The Only Thing chords”, “Love Is The Only Thing guitar chords”, or “Chuck Prophet Love Is The Only Thing 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 Love Is The Only Thing chords and for experienced players who want accurate Love Is The Only Thing lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, G, C#m, B.

FAQ — Love Is The Only Thing by Chuck Prophet

How do I play "Love Is The Only Thing" by Chuck Prophet on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Love Is The Only Thing" by Chuck Prophet on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Love Is The Only Thing" by Chuck Prophet free?

Yes. The chords for "Love Is The Only Thing" by Chuck Prophet are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Love Is The Only Thing" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Love Is The Only Thing" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Love Is The Only Thing"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Love Is The Only Thing" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Love Is The Only Thing" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Love Is The Only Thing" by Chuck Prophet with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chuck Prophet below.

What key is "Love Is The Only Thing" in?

The chords for "Love Is The Only Thing" show the original chord names (including E, A, G, C#m, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.