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The Only One

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*Note* when played live, the song starts with an intro of strums in a pattern like this:
A   A- E   E   E- F#m   F#m   F#m- D   D   D- A   A   Awhich then leads into the intro drum fill and
song starts as usual
Intro: A   E   F#m   D   A   E  D  
Verse:
AOh I love (Oh I love) Oh I Elove
What you do to my F#mhead
When you pull me upDstairs
And you push me to Abed.
I love what you Edo to my head.
It’s a Dmess up there
Chorus:
You’re the Gonly one I cry for
The only one I try to Dplease.
You’re the Gonly one I sigh for
The only one I die to Dsqueeze.
And it gets Cbetter everyday,
I play with you it’s such a Dscream.
Yeah it gets Cbetter everyday, I say
With you it’s so Dextreme.
Yeah it gets Cwetter everyday, I stay
With you it’s like a Ddream.
AOh I love, oh i love, oh I Elove
What you do to me.
*Note* when played live, the E chord is replaced with repetive down strokes on all open
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The story behind the song

This song, from the album 4:13 Dream, is described as having an uplifting feel, reminiscent of the band's 1992 album Wish. It suggests a return to a happier sound for the band, with the vocalist sounding more joyful than before. The track debuted live as "Please Project" before its title was finalized. Playing this song, you might channel a sense of renewed happiness and a brighter, more buoyant spirit.

AI-written from these sources:The Only One (The Cure song) — Wikipedia ↗The Cure — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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