Other arrangements of The Only Exception
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Only Exception" by Glee Cast: 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 C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Only Exception" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Only Exception" by Glee Cast. 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 "The Only Exception" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "The Only Exception" 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.