The Only Exception

by Glee Cast
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Lyrics

(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 arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Only Exception”

What key is "The Only Exception" in?
"The Only Exception" by Glee Cast is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Only Exception" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Only Exception" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Only Exception" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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