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Ed Sheeran - One Chords

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ChordsE, B, C#m, A, F#m
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G key to play this song with easier chords.

ETellmethatyouturneddowntheman
WhoasksforByourC#mhand
‘Causeyou’rewaitingAforEme
EAndIknow,you’regonnabeawayawhile,
ButI’vegotBnoC#mplansatallAtoEleave
AndwouldyouBtakeawaymyAhopesanddreams
AndjustF#mstaywithAmeB
EAllmysensescometolife
WhileIamEstumblinghomeasdrunkasI
HaveC#meverbeen,andI’llneverleaveBagain
‘CauseAyouaretheonlyBone
EAndallmyfriendshavegonetofind
AnotherEplacetolettheirheartscollide
C#mJustpromisemeyou’llalwaysbeaBfriend
A’CauseyouaretheBonlyone
ETakemyhandandmyheartandsoulBIC#mwill
OnlyhavetheseAeyesforEyou,Eyouknoweverythingchanges
Butwe’llbeBstrangersC#mifweseeAthisEthrough.
AndyoucouldBstaywithintheseAwallsandbleed
ButjustF#mstaywithAmeB
EAllmysensescometolife
WhileIamEstumblinghomeasdrunkasI
HaveC#meverbeen,andI’llneverleaveBagain
‘CauseAyouaretheonlyBone
EAndallmyfriendshavegonetofind
AnotherEplacetolettheirheartscollide
C#mJustpromisemeyou’llalwaysbeaBfriend
A’CauseyouaretheBonlyone
AI’mstumblingoffEdrunk,gettingmyselfBlost
IamC#msogone,sotellBmethewayAhome
IlistentosadEsongs,singingaboutBlove
Andwhereitgoeswrong
C#mBAC#mBAC#mBAE
EAllmysensescometolife
WhileIamEstumblinghomeasdrunkasI
HaveC#meverbeen,andI’llneverleaveBagain
‘CauseAyouaretheonlyBone
EAndallmyfriendshavegonetofind
AnotherEplacetolettheirheartscollide
C#mJustpromisemeyou’llalwaysbeaBfriend
A’CauseyouaretheBonlyone
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ArtistEd Sheeran
Album×
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyE
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play One on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ed Sheeran - One on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

One uses these transitions most often: B → A (13), C#m → B (10), and A → B (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - B chord transition.

1. E → B chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

Switching from E to B:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

E to B

2. B → C#m chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram

Here's how to move from B to C#m:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 4 to A string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

B to C#m

3. C#m → A chord transition

Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Switching from C#m to A:

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  4. Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

C#m to A

4. A → E chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from A to E:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

A to E

5. B → A chord transition

To move from B to A:

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

6. A → F#m chord transition

Switching from A to F#m:

  1. While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

7. E → C#m chord transition

Here's how to move from E to C#m:

  1. Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
  4. Place pinky on A string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

One chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in One.

  • One includes 74 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • One contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how One connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
    • B → E: 21%
    • B → A: 16%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → B: 11%
    • E → C#m: 6%
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