The Only Exception

· by Glee Cast

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(C)When I was young er, I saw

my dad dy (Gm)cry and curse at the (F)wind.

He (C)broke his own heart, and I watched as he tried to (Gm)re as sem a ble (F)it.

And (C)my ma ma swore that she would

nev er let (Gm)her f’ta self for (F)get.

tance.

And (C)that was the day that I prom ised I’d nev er sing of (Gm)love if it does not ex (F)ist.

But, dar lin’, (C)you

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (C)you

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

Well (F)ness,

be cause (Fmaj9)none of it was ev er worth the risk.

Well, (C)you

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (C)you

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

I’ve got a (Dm7)tight grip on re al i ty, but I can’t

let (C)go of what’s in front of me (G)here.

I know you’re (Dm7)leav ing in the morn ing when you wake up.

Leave me (C)with some kind of proof it’s not a (G)dream.

Oh.

(C)You

are the on ly ex cep tion.

(Gm6)You

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

(C)You

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

(C)You

are the on ly ex cep tion.

(Gm6)You

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

(C)You

are the on ly ex cep tion.

Well, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

(Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

And (Bbmaj7)I’m

on my (Fmaj7)way to be liev ing.

Oh, and (Bbmaj7)I’m

on my (Fmaj7)way to be liev ing.

The Only Exception by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Only Exception” by Glee Cast in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Only Exception" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Only Exception"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.