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It Takes One To Know One

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[Verse 1]
ABaby, my baby you accuse me
Of flirting and hurting you no eDnd
You say baby I'm a cAheater
You oughta kDnow that chEeaters never AwinE  
[Chorus]
ABecause it takes one to know one who will hurt you
It takes one to know one who'll make you Eblue
It tDakes one to kEnow one like I know yAou
GYou're my kind hold my hAand,
GUse your mind undersAtand
[Verse 2]
ABaby, my baby don't blame me
For playing and saying things uDnkind
You think baby I'm a lAoser
But I could Dwin if yoEu were close behiAnd meE  
[Chorus]
ABecause it takes one to know one who will love you
It takes one to know one who will cry for Eyou
It taDkes one to kEnow one like I know Ayou
GYou're my kind hold my hAand,
GUse your mind understAand
[Outro]
ABaby, baby we're birds of a feaEther,
Baby, baby we'll live togeAther
Baby I'm yours you are mEine
And it taEkes one to know one,
It taAkes one to knF#mow one
Yes it taDkes one to kEnow one every timAeD  A  

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It Takes One To Know One

by Roy Orbison

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F#m

[Verse 1]

Baby, my baby you accuse me

Of flirting and hurting you no end

You say baby I'm a cheater

D E A E

You oughta know that cheaters never win

[Chorus]

Because it takes one to know one who will hurt you

It takes one to know one who'll make you blue

D E A

It takes one to know one like I know you

G A

You're my kind hold my hand,

G A

Use your mind understand

[Verse 2]

Baby, my baby don't blame me

For playing and saying things unkind

You think baby I'm a loser

D E A E

But I could win if you were close behind me

[Chorus]

Because it takes one to know one who will love you

It takes one to know one who will cry for you

D E A

It takes one to know one like I know you

G A

You're my kind hold my hand,

G A

Use your mind understand

[Outro]

A E

Baby, baby we're birds of a feather,

Baby, baby we'll live together

Baby I'm yours you are mine

And it takes one to know one,

A F#m

It takes one to know one

D E A D A

Yes it takes one to know one every time

About It Takes One To Know One Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play It Takes One To Know One by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “It Takes One To Know One chords”, “It Takes One To Know One guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison It Takes One To Know 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 It Takes One To Know One chords and for experienced players who want accurate It Takes One To Know One lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E, G, F#m.

FAQ — It Takes One To Know One by Roy Orbison

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Can I transpose "It Takes One To Know One" to a different key?

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Is "It Takes One To Know One" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "It Takes One To Know One" in?

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