Now playing

Let Me Be The One

Chords

4.716 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

(Eurovision Song Contest Entry 1975 - came 2nd I believe) 
[Intro]
FTonight(tonight)C/E-Tonight(tonight)-Dm7TonigG7ht.C  
[Verse 1]
AmLet me be the one who's lovin' you toniDmght
G7Let me be the one who really holds you tCMaj7ightC  
AmI'll even bring along a magic moon
Just to Dmmake you feel alright
So Ablet me be the one who's G7lovin' you tonightC.
[Verse 2]
AmLet me be the one who takes you by the hDmand
G7Let me be the one who always understaCMaj7nds.C  
AmEv'rybody knows we've been good friends
But I tDmhink the time is right
So Ablet me be the one who's G7lovin' you tonightC.C7  
[Refrain]
C7You and I could Fhave an affair,
FmMake sweet music, Cgo anBywChere.
C7Building highways, Ftaking us there,
As Fmlong as CI know yDmou reallBy Ecare.
EWon't you show that you care-oh come on.
[Verse 3]
AmLet me be the one who's lovin' you toniDmght
G7Let me be the one who really holds you tCMaj7ightC  
AmI'll even bring along a magic moon
Just to Dmmake you feel alright
So Ablet me be the one who's G7lovin' you tonightC.
FTonight(tonight)C/E-Tonight(tonight)-Dm7Tonight.G7  C  

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 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

Let Me Be The One

by The Shadows

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

Dm7

CMaj7

(Eurovision Song Contest Entry 1975 - came 2nd I believe)

[Intro]

F C/E Dm7 G7 C

Tonight(tonight)-Tonight(tonight)-Tonight.

[Verse 1]

Am Dm

Let me be the one who's lovin' you tonight

G7 CMaj7 C

Let me be the one who really holds you tight

I'll even bring along a magic moon

Just to make you feel alright

Ab G7 C

So let me be the one who's lovin' you tonight.

[Verse 2]

Am Dm

Let me be the one who takes you by the hand

G7 CMaj7 C

Let me be the one who always understands.

Ev'rybody knows we've been good friends

But I think the time is right

Ab G7 C C7

So let me be the one who's lovin' you tonight.

[Refrain]

C7 F

You and I could have an affair,

Fm C B C

Make sweet music, go anywhere.

C7 F

Building highways, taking us there,

Fm C Dm B E

As long as I know you really care.

Won't you show that you care-oh come on.

[Verse 3]

Am Dm

Let me be the one who's lovin' you tonight

G7 CMaj7 C

Let me be the one who really holds you tight

I'll even bring along a magic moon

Just to make you feel alright

Ab G7 C

So let me be the one who's lovin' you tonight.

F C/E Dm7 G7 C

Tonight(tonight)-Tonight(tonight)-Tonight.

About Let Me Be The One Chords by The Shadows

Learn how to play Let Me Be The One by The Shadows with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Let Me Be The One chords”, “Let Me Be The One guitar chords”, or “The Shadows Let Me Be The One 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 Let Me Be The One chords and for experienced players who want accurate Let Me Be The One lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C/E, Dm7, G7, C, Am.

FAQ — Let Me Be The One by The Shadows

How do I play "Let Me Be The One" by The Shadows on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Let Me Be The One" by The Shadows 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 "Let Me Be The One" by The Shadows free?

Yes. The chords for "Let Me Be The One" by The Shadows are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Let Me Be The One" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Let Me Be The One" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Let Me Be The One"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Let Me Be The One" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Let Me Be The One" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Let Me Be The One" by The Shadows with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Shadows below.

What key is "Let Me Be The One" in?

The chords for "Let Me Be The One" show the original chord names (including F, C/E, Dm7, G7, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.