One Step Ahead chords by Aretha Franklin (Official Version)

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Ebmaj7
Fm7
Bb7
Gm7
C7
Cm7
Bb7sus4
Eb
D7
Bb7b9

Intro 1

Ebmaj7

Fm7

Ebmaj7

Bb7

Verse 1
Ebmaj7 
Fm7 
I'm only one step ahead of heartbreak
Ebmaj7 
Gm7 
C7 
One step ahead of mi    sery
Fm7 
Gm7 
One step is all I have  to take
Cm7 
Fm7 
Backwards, to be the same  old fool for you
Bb7 
I used to be

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Verse 2

Ebmaj7

Fm7

I'm only one step ahead of your arms

Ebmaj7

Gm7

One kiss away from your sweet lips

Fm7

Gm7

I know I can't afford to stop

Cm7

for one moment

Fm7

'Cause I'm just out of reach of your fingertips

Bb7sus4

Bb7

Bridge 1
Eb 
Cm7 
Your warm breath on    my shoulder
Eb 
Cm7 
Keeps remind- ing me
Fm7 
That it's too   soon to forget you
D7 
Gm7 
D7 
It's too late to be free,
Fm7 
Bb7 
can't you see?

Verse 3

Ebmaj7

Fm7

I'm only one step ahead of your love

Ebmaj7

Gm7

I try and yet I can't take two

Fm7

Gm7

Seems like I'll have to take that one

Cm7

step backwards

Outro 1

Fm7

'Cause one step ahead is a step too far away

Bb7b9

Ebmaj7

Cm7

from you

[Repeat and fade]

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Ebmaj7
Fm7
Bb7
Gm7
C7
Cm7
Bb7sus4
Eb
D7
Bb7b9

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Eb majorBPM: 86

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Ebmaj7: x-x-1-3-3-3
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1
Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
Gm7: 3-5-3-3-3-3
C7: x-3-2-3-1-x
Cm7: x-3-5-3-4-x
Bb7sus4: x-1-3-1-4-x
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
D7: x-x-0-2-1-2
Bb7b9: x-1-0-1-0-1

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This is the definitive original version of One Step Ahead by Aretha Franklin, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Eb major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Aretha Franklin.