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I'm The Exception To The Rule chords by
The Velvelettes
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
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A
A

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Each day you've
D
D

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got someone new
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A

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E
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A

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A new heart to break and me feeling blue
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For you're a handsome guy,
Gm
Gm
3

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girls just can't pass you by
D
D

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Oh, but I can,
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A

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D
D

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with my friend and the exception to the rule
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A

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I know you think that
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D

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I'm just having the time
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A

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Yes, you do, of a girl with a cold, heart

And it won't take long for
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you to capture me
Gm
Gm
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With your innocent but meaningful plea
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A

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D
D

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A

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Oh, but you won't, oh, oh, capture me
D
D

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I'm the exception to the rule
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Gm
Gm
3

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G
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I know that nine girls

out of every ten
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3

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Wanted to be a man,
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but there I am again, that one in ten
D
D

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So it's useless for you to try to change me,
A
A

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rearrange it, baby
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A

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Because I won't give in, my friend
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You can fool all the girls with those lies
Gm
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About your being so sweet and kind
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A

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But all of them all don't know me
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A

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I'm the exception to the rule
D
D

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I'm one girl you can't fool
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A

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Give it up,
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I'm the exception to the rule
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A

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Give it up, no matter what you might do
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A

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Give it up, I'm the exception to the rule

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Chords

  • D

  • A

  • E

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • Bb

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm The Exception To The Rule by The Velvelettes is Eb major.

The primary chords used in I'm The Exception To The Rule are Eb, Bb, F, Ab, Abm, Cb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, F, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I'm The Exception To The Rule is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I'm The Exception To The Rule using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I'm The Exception To The Rule. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Velvelettes.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add I'm The Exception To The Rule to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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