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Only Love
AYou may live alone and close your Deyes some folks Ado 
You may dream a dream that's twice your Dsize 
All night Athrough wEhen the morning comes 
Who's to Dtell your dreams Ato EonlDy yAou
[Chorus]
Only love love only only Dlove will dAo   
Only love love only only Dlove comes tArue  
G7Nothing else you see there's nothing Delse 
Only Alove EonlDy lAove
[Solo]
ABut when the morning comes and who?s to tDell You?ll dreams to only Ayou
I have known a love within my Dheart one or tAwo 
Where one love would end and then onDe would start AI never knew  
If Elove should come your way you'd learn Dto say 
I love Ayou EI Dlove Ayou
[Chorus]
Only love love only only Dlove will dAo   
Only love love only only Dlove comes tArue  
ENothing else you see there's nothing Delse 
Only Alove EonlDy lAove
[Chorus]
Only love love only only Dlove will dAo   
Only love love only only Dlove comes tArue  
ENothing else you see there's nothing Delse 
Only Alove EonlDy lAove

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption, particularly in his later work. Known for his deep, calm voice and a rebellious spirit tempered by a humble demeanor, he cultivated a sound often characterized by train-like guitar rhythms. This song, appearing on "The Adventures of Johnny Cash," fits within the world of an artist who brought a unique blend of darkness and hope to his music. Playing it can feel like stepping into a narrative of profound human experience.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Only Love

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Only Love

A D A

You may live alone and close your eyes some folks do

You may dream a dream that's twice your size

A E

All night through when the morning comes

D A E D A

Who's to tell your dreams to only you

[Chorus]

D A

Only love love only only love will do

D A

Only love love only only love comes true

G7 D

Nothing else you see there's nothing else

A E D A

Only love only love

[Solo]

A D A

But when the morning comes and who?s to tell You?ll dreams to only you

D A

I have known a love within my heart one or two

D A

Where one love would end and then one would start I never knew

E D

If love should come your way you'd learn to say

A E D A

I love you I love you

[Chorus]

D A

Only love love only only love will do

D A

Only love love only only love comes true

E D

Nothing else you see there's nothing else

A E D A

Only love only love

[Chorus]

D A

Only love love only only love will do

D A

Only love love only only love comes true

E D

Nothing else you see there's nothing else

A E D A

Only love only love

About Only Love Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Only Love by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Only Love chords”, “Only Love guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Only Love 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 Only Love chords and for experienced players who want accurate Only Love lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, G7.

FAQ — Only Love by Johnny Cash

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Can I transpose "Only Love" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Only Love"?

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

Is "Only Love" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Only Love" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Only Love" in?

The chords for "Only Love" show the original chord names (including A, D, E, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.