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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Only Exception" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.

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About “The Only Exception”

What key is "The Only Exception" by Glee Cast played in?
The Only Exception is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Only Exception"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Only Exception" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Only Exception"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Only Exception"?
"The Only Exception" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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