The Only Exception was written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro from the band Paramore. It is a deeply personal song about believing in true love despite past disappointments and heartbreaks. This ballad was inspired by Hayleys relationship with her parents, who divorced when she was young, and how it shaped her views on love. Throughout the song, she declares that she has found an exception to her rule of not believing in love, referring to a r ... See more [+] elationship where she feels secure and loved. The Only Exception is known for being one of Paramores softer and more emotional songs.
Key: G
Introduction:GDmC7M x2
GDmC7M When I was younger I saw my daddy cry and curse at the wind GDmC7M He broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re-assemble it GDmC7M And my mama swore that she would never let herself forget GDm And that was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love C7M if it does not exist, but darling
G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception G You are the only exception DmC7MG You are the only exception
DmC7M Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul that love never lasts GDmC7M And we've got to find other ways to make it alone or keep a straight face GDmC7M And I've always lived like this, keeping a comfortable distance GDmC7M And up until now I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness Because none of it was ever worth the risk
G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception G You are the only exception DmC7MAm You are the only exception
GDAmGD
Am I've got a tight grip on reality, but I can't GD Let go of what's in front of me here Am I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up GDC Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream, whoa
G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception G You are the only exception DmC7M You are the only exception
Fadd(#11)CG And I'm on my way to believing Fadd(#11)CG Oh, and I'm on my way to believing