Other arrangements of One Headlight
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So long a go, I don’t re (D)mem ber when, That’s (F#7)when they say I lost my on ly (Bm)friend.
Well, they (G)said she died eas y of a (D)bro ken heart dis ease, as I (F#7)lis tened through the cem e ter y (Bm)trees.
greed.
And I seen the (G)sun com ing up at the fu ner al at dawn, say the (F#7)long is bro ken arm of hu man (Bm)law.
Now it (G)al ways seemed she’s such a waste, she (D)al ways had a pret ty face.
I (F#7)won dered why she hung a round this (Bm)place.
Hey!
Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.
There’s got to be some thing (A)bet ter than in the mid dle.
But me and Cin der el la, we put it all to geth er.
(Em7)We can drive it home.
With one head (G)light.
She said it’s (G)cold, it feels like In de (D)pen dence Day, and I (F#7)can’t break a way from this pa (Bm)rade.
But there’s (G)got to be an o pen ing (D)some where here in front of me, (F#7)through this maze of ug li ness and
Well, this place is (G)cold, it feels just like a (D)beat up truck, I turn the (F#7)en gine but the en gine does n’t (Bm)turn.
Well, it smells of (G)cheap wine and cig a rettes, this (D)place is al ways such a mess.
Some (F#7)times I think I’d like to watch it (Bm)burn.
I was a (G)lone and I feel just like some y else.
Man, I ain’t (F#7)changed, but I know I ain’t the (Bm)same.
But (G)some where here in be tween these (D)seed y walls of dy ing dreams I (F#7)think her death, it must be kill ing (Bm)me.
(F#7)Hey, hey, hey!
Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.
There’s got to be some thing (A)bet ter than in the mid dle.
But me and Cin der el la, we put it all to geth er.
We can drive it home
with one head (G)light.
Come on, try a lit tle, noth ing is for ev er.
There’s got to be some thing (A)bet ter than in the mid dle.
But me and Cin der el la, we put it all to geth er.
We can drive it home
with one head (D)light.
One Headlight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “One Headlight”
- What key is "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers played in?
- One Headlight is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Headlight"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Headlight" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "One Headlight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Headlight"?
- "One Headlight" was originally performed by The Wallflowers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Headlight"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dsus4, Em7, F#7, G.
- What other songs by The Wallflowers can I play here?
- Try "6TH AVENUE HEARTACHE", "One Headlight". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "One Headlight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One Headlight" by The Wallflowers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "One Headlight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "One Headlight" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.