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Key: A major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Gm
Gm
3

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F
F

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Em
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G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Gm
Gm
3

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F
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Em
Em

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G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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One step ahead and you're out
D
D

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G
G

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One step behind and you're down,
B
B
2

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you're down
Em
Em

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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A
A

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You've got to be where that spotlight
Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
C

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Is shin ing
D
D

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C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Verse 2
G
G

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One step
C
C

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ahead and you're out
D
D

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G
G

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One step behind and you're down,
B
B
2

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you're down
Em
Em

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C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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You've got to be where that spotlight
A
A

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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Is shin ing, shining
Verse 3
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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One day you won't hear a sound
F
F

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Bb
Bb

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D
D

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And there'll be no one around, around
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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(Once there was never
Edim
Edim

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C
C

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Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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that spotlight)
G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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(On you)
D
D

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Shining, shining, shining, shining on you
Verse 4
G
G

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C
C

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One step ahead and you're out
D
D

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G
G

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One step behind and you're down
B
B
2

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Em
Em

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G
G

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D
D

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You've got to be where
G
G

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that spotlight
C#dim
C#dim
4

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A
A

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You've gotta be
C
C

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D
D

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I said you've gotta be

(it's shining)
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Where it'sshin ing
Interlude 1
G
G

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C
C

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D
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G
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B
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2

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Em
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D
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A
A

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C#dim
C#dim
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A
A

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
C

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D
D

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C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Bb
Bb

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Verse 5
Eb
Eb
6

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Gm
Gm
3

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One day
F
F

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Bb
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D
D

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You won't hear a sound
Gm
Gm
3

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There's no one around (once there was
Edim
Edim

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C
C

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Edim
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Bb
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F
F

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never that spotlight)
G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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G
G

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Shining, whoa Lord
Em
Em

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You know
Verse 6
C
C

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In these times when
D
D

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The world is full of nothing

but wars and lies
G
G

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B
B
2

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An d crimes and and hatred and
Verse 7
Em
Em

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Modernization becomes the
D
D

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A
A

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mother of civilization and

Nations turning against nations
Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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We need to stop,
C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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look around
G
G

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C
C

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'Cause there is a light, light of love
D
D

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A light to keep nations together as one
Verse 8
G
G

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B
B
2

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And if we are one step ahead
Em
Em

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Then we know we're out
G
G

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And if we are one step behind
C#dim
C#dim
4

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We know we're down
Dsus4
Dsus4

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C
C

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So you see we've got to be
D
D

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C
C

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Rocking, rocking, rocking, sing
Verse 9
G
G

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One step ahead and you're out
C
C

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D
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G
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One step behind and you're down
B
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2

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Em
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You've got to be where that spotlight

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • Em

  • G

  • Dsus4

  • D

  • B

    2

  • A

  • C#dim

    4

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • Edim

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of One Step Ahead by Beres Hammond is A major.

The primary chords used in One Step Ahead are D, Am, G, F#m, A, Esus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Am, G, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of One Step Ahead is approximately 61 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of One Step Ahead 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 One Step Ahead. 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 Beres Hammond.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add One Step Ahead to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for One Step Ahead by Beres Hammond on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.