The Only Exception

by Hayley Williams
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(C)When I was young er I saw

my Dad dy (Gm6)cry and curse at the wind.

He (C)broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re as sem ble it.

And (C)my Mom ma swore she would

nev er let (Gm6)her

self for (Fmaj7)get.

And (C)that was the day that I prom ised I’d nev er sing of (Gm6)love if it does not ex (Fmaj7)ist.

But dar ling, (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, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

May be I know, some where

deep in my (Gm6)soul that love nev er lasts.

(C)We’ve got to find oth er ways to make it a (Gm6)lone, and keep a straight (Fmaj7)face.

And (C)I’ve al ways lived like this,

keep ing a com fort able

(Fmaj7)dis tance.

And (C)up un til now, I had sworn to my self that I’m con (Gm6)tent with lone li ness.

Be cause none of it was ev er worth the risk.

(Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

(Dm7)Oh.

(C)Oh.

Hey, (Dm7)hey.

Oh.

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.

Woah.

(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, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

You

are the on ly ex cep tion, you

are the on ly ex cep tion.

(C)You

are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you

are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion.

And (Bb)I’m

on my (F)way to be liev ing.

Oh,

and (Bb)I’m

on my (F)way to be liev ing.

The Only Exception — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Only Exception" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Only Exception

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Only Exception"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Only Exception" by Hayley Williams 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 70 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 Hayley Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Only Exception"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, Gm6.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Only Exception". Key of C, 70 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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