One Step Closer

Bon Jovi - One Step Closer: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "One Step Closer" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn One Step Closer Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bon Jovi

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "One Step Closer" smoothly on your guitar.

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F              C        Dm     A#
I've seen the heart of darkness,
Let's just say, I crossed over that line,
Held hands with the hopeless,
In too deep, on that ride,
went around one more time,

             C
When you're standing on the edge,
     Dm
You don't look down,
             A#                    C
Till you're ready and willing to fly,

Chorus:
F C Dm  A#          F
Now I'm, one step closer,
C       Dm         A#
With my arms open wide,
Yeah, I'm one step closer,
And I'm willing to try this time,

I hitched a ride with forgiveness,
In that river of emotion,
I went down at third time,
I spend the night with the living,
Took a chance, looked inside,
Didn't know who I'd find,

Standing on the corner
of the long goodbye,
All alone scared, i made up my mind,

Chorus:
I'm, one step closer,
With my arms open wide,
Yeah, I'm one step closer,
And I'm willing to try,

                      Dm C A#
I'm sick of giving up,
                      Dm C A#
There's a little luck,
                      F  C Dm A#
I'm gonna get out of here,

When you're standing on the edge,
Don't look down,
Til you're ready and willing to fly,

Chorus:
I'm, one step closer,
With my arms open wide,
Yeah, I'm one step closer,
And I'm willing to try, yeah,
I'm, one step closer,
Yeah, I'm, one step closer


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "One Step Closer" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "One Step Closer" by Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi - One Step Closer: Guitar Chords

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