Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Guitar
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Ukulele
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Mandolin
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Dm · Bb · C · Am · Gm
I’m Not the Only One Chords – Harmonica
Sam Smith’s emotional ballad about infidelity and heartbreak. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb
C – F – F
Bb – C
F – Bb
C – F – Bb
Chorus
C
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C
F
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C – F
Verse 2
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb – C
F – Bb
C – F
Chorus
C
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C
F
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C – F
Bridge
Bb – C
F – Bb
C – F – Bb
C – F
Bb – C
Chorus
C
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C
F
Bb – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C – F
Outro
F – Bb – C (×4)
F
Practice tip: Practice the F to Bb and F to C transitions slowly, as they are the most common changes in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Not the Only One"?
You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: F, Dm, Bb, C, Am and Gm.
Is "I’m Not the Only One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Not the Only One" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "I’m Not the Only One"?
It was written by Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes, and released in 2014.