Intro:
Dmaj7 Em7, G, Dmaj7, AVerse 1:
Dmaj7Em7G
I'm only one step ahead of heart-break,
Dmaj7F#mB7
One step ahead of mise-ry.
EmF#mBm
One step is all I have to take, backwards,
EmA (n.C)
To be the same old fool for you, I used to be.
Verse 2:
Dmaj7Em7G
I'm only one step ahead of your arms,
Dmaj7F#mB7
One kiss away from your sweet lips.
EmF#mBm
I know I can't af-ford to stop, for one moment,
Em A, A7
'Cos I'm just out of reach of your fingertips.
Bridge 1:
DBmDBm
Your warm breath on my shoulder, keeps reminding me.
EmC#F#mC#
That it's too soon to forget you, it's too late to be free,
EmA
Can't you see?
Verse 3:
Dmaj7Em7G
I'm only one step ahead of your love,
Dmaj7F#mB7
I try and yet I can't take two.
EmF#mBm
Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards...
Coda:
Em7ADmaj7Bm
'Cos one step ahead is a step too far away from you.
Em7ADmaj7Bm
One step ahead is a step too far away from you.
(Repeat to Fade)
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