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MARILLION – Number One
bonus track from the Anoraknophobia (2001) record
Pretty little tune, just three chords over and over...
Intro: 
D, Cm, Gm, D
Verse 1:
You sound Cmtruly heartGmbroken 
You can Ddo it, you're a Cmpro 
GmAgony from Devery pore Cmand such conGmtrol 
The Dorchestra Cmswoops and the Gmdrum samples Droll 
You Cmhold the high Gmscream into the Dkey change for the Cmoutro 
It's aGmnother number Done Cm  Gm  
And that's eDxactly where you're Cmcomin' Gmfrom D  
But can you Cmplay me a Gmsong  D  Cm  
For the deliberate Gmloser D  Cm  Gm  
Verse 2:
Like an ODlympic ice Cmskater you've Gmput in the Dhours 
CmLearned the rouGmtines and the Dhigh scoring Cmloops 
And Gmeven beDfore you sing the Cmsweet opening Gmline 
You Dknow that you're Cmscorin' at Gmleast 5.D9 
CmHere come the Gmflowers 
I saw them Dgathered all aCmround you 
GmHangin' on your every Dword 
You were Cmtelling them you're master Gmplan
DWorld DomiCmnation Gm  
DAny way you Cmcan Gm  D  Cm  
Chorus:
GmDon't you ever Dwonder if this Cmwill to win is a Gmweakness?
DDon't you ever Cmwonder if this Gmwill to win is a Dweakness?
CmDon't you ever Gmwonder if this Dwill to win is a Cmweakness? 
GmDon't you ever Dwonder... Cm  Gm  
Outro: 
D, Cm, Gm, D
Gm

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Number One

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MARILLION – Number One

bonus track from the Anoraknophobia (2001) record

Pretty little tune, just three chords over and over...

Intro:

D, Cm, Gm, D

Verse 1:

Cm Gm

You sound truly heartbroken

D Cm

You can do it, you're a pro

Gm D Cm Gm

Agony from every pore and such control

D Cm Gm D

The orchestra swoops and the drum samples roll

Cm Gm D Cm

You hold the high scream into the key change for the outro

Gm D Cm Gm

It's another number one

D Cm Gm D

And that's exactly where you're comin' from

Cm Gm D Cm

But can you play me a song

Gm D Cm Gm

For the deliberate loser

Verse 2:

D Cm Gm D

Like an Olympic ice skater you've put in the hours

Cm Gm D Cm

Learned the routines and the high scoring loops

Gm D Cm Gm

And even before you sing the sweet opening line

D Cm Gm D

You know that you're scorin' at least 5.9

Cm Gm

Here come the flowers

D Cm

I saw them gathered all around you

Gm D

Hangin' on your every word

Cm Gm

You were telling them you're master plan

D Cm Gm

World Domination

D Cm Gm D Cm

Any way you can

Chorus:

Gm D Cm Gm

Don't you ever wonder if this will to win is a weakness?

D Cm Gm D

Don't you ever wonder if this will to win is a weakness?

Cm Gm D Cm

Don't you ever wonder if this will to win is a weakness?

Gm D Cm Gm

Don't you ever wonder...

Outro:

D, Cm, Gm, D

About Number One Chords by Marillion

Learn how to play Number One by Marillion with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Number One chords”, “Number One guitar chords”, or “Marillion Number 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 Number One chords and for experienced players who want accurate Number One lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Cm, Gm.

FAQ — Number One by Marillion

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Is "Number One" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Number One" by Marillion with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Marillion below.

What key is "Number One" in?

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