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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Only Exception" by Glee Cast in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "The Only Exception" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Only Exception" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Only Exception"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Only Exception" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Only Exception"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Only Exception" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.