Not The Only One

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[Intro]
F Bbsus2
[Chorus]
FI was in a daze moving in the wrong direction
Feeling that I’d always be the lBbsus2onely one
FThen I saw your face on the edge of my horizon
Whispering that I wasn’t the onBbsus2ly one the lonDmely one
[Verse]
Gm7One chance intervenC/Dtion Gm7see what it can signifyC/D  
Gm7The slightest misapC/Dprehension baby and Gm7we’d have passed each other byC/D  
Gm7When I heard your swCeet voice calling
Gm7Saw your light come shining throCugh
I Gm7couldn’t stop my hCeart from turning, Gm7churning our my love for yBbou
[Chorus]
FI was in a daze moving in the wrong direction
Feeling that I’d always be the loBbsus2nely one
FThen I saw your face on the edge of my horizon
Whispering that I wasn’t the onBbsus2ly one the lonelDmy one
[Verse]
Gm7True love or perfectC/Dion Gm7it seems like it’s overduC/De
Gm7Then just when you least C/Dexpect it Gm7it come sneaking up on yC/Dou
Gm7When I thought that CI was dreaming Gm7felt your body close to miCne
Now Gm7love takes on a Cdifferent meaning toGm7gether till the F/Aend of tBbime
[Chorus]
FI was in a daze moving in the wrong direction
Feeling that I’d always be the lBbsus2onely one
FWhen I saw your face through the web of my confusion
Whispering that I wasn’t the oBbsus2nly one the loneDmly one
Oh the loneBbsus2ly one
[Out]
Gm7add4 F
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The story behind the song

"Not The Only One" comes from Bonnie Raitt's album Luck of the Draw, a multi-million selling record that followed her critically acclaimed and commercially successful Nick of Time. Raitt is known for her roots-influenced sound, blending rock, blues, country, and folk, and she frequently collaborated with other artists throughout her career. This song showcases her signature style, carried by a rich tapestry of instrumentation. Playing it, you're tapping into a sound that feels both classic and deeply soulful.

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