The Song – The one I love
R.E.M
Song Key – G (Em)
| Main Verse | ||||||||
| Position | VI | V | ||||||
| Chord | Em | D | ||||||
| Chorus | ||||||||
| Position | I | V | II | IV | VI | V | ||
| Chord | G | D | Am | C | Em | D | ||
Such a powerful yet simple song to play. The progression is Em and D, and the same verse is sung three times of the Em and D. The chorus, “Fire”, is quite simple as well. Play along with the song and get the feel.
The Song
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The One I love – REM
Em7 Dsus2
[Verse 1]
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
This one goes out to the one I love
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
This one goes out to the one I’ve left behind
G D Am C
A simple prop to occupy my time
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
This one goes out to the one I love
[Chorus]
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire
[Verse 2] – Repeat Verse 1
[Chorus]
[Solo]
G D Am C
[Chorus]
[Verse 3] – Repeat Verse 1
[Chorus end]
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire (she’s comin’ down on her own, now)
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire (she’s comin’ down on her own, now)
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire (she’s comin’ down on her own, now)
Em Dsus2 Em Em7
Fire (she’s comin’ down on her own, now)
[Outro]
Em Dsus2 Em7 Em
Chords used in this song
