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One Step Ahead - Aretha Franklin Chords

Chords: Aretha, FRET*, Dmaj7, Em7, G, A, F#m, B7, Em, Bm

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Genre: soul, r&b, funk

...ONE STEP AHEAD... by Aretha Franklin
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*Released 1965*
*CAPO 1st FRET*

(Original Key: Eb)

Intro:
Dmaj7 Em7 G Dmaj7 A

Verse 1:
Dmaj7 Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of heart-break,
Dmaj7 F#m B7
One step ahead of mise-ry.
Em F#m Bm
One step is all I have to take, backwards,
Em A N.C.
To be the same old fool for you, I used to be.

Verse 2:
Dmaj7 Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of your arms,
Dmaj7 F#m B7
One kiss away from your sweet lips.
Em F#m Bm
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:
D Bm D Bm
Your warm breath on my shoulder, keeps reminding me.
Em C# F#m C#
That it's too soon to forget you, it's too late to be free,
Em A
Can't you see?

Verse 3:
Dmaj7 Em7 G
I'm only one step ahead of your love,
Dmaj7 F#m B7
I try and yet I can't take two.
Em F#m Bm
Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards...

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