I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith

Key: F · 83 BPM · 4/4

I'm Not the Only One by Sam Smith is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Dm-Bb-F. At 83 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 1	E	C#m-A-E
Capo 3	D	Bm-G-D
Capo 5	C	Am-F-C

Chord chart

0:02 Dm
0:04 Bb
0:05 F
0:07 Dm
0:10 Bbmaj7
0:11 F
0:13 Dm
0:15 Bbmaj7
0:17 F
0:19 Dm
0:21 Bb
0:23 F
0:24 C
0:26 F
0:30 Am
0:31 Dm
0:33 Bb
0:35 F
0:36 Am
0:37 Dm
0:39 Bb
0:40 F
0:43 Dm
0:45 Bb
0:46 F
0:48 C
0:49 F
0:54 Am
0:55 Dm
0:56 Bb
0:58 F
1:00 Am
1:01 Dm
1:02 Bbmaj7
1:04 F
1:06 Dm
1:08 Bb
1:10 F
1:11 C
1:12 F
1:18 Dm
1:20 Bbmaj7
1:21 F
1:23 Am
1:24 Dm
1:26 Bbmaj7
1:27 F
1:30 Dm
1:31 Bb
1:33 F
1:41 Am
1:42 Dm
1:43 Bb
1:45 F
1:47 Dm
1:49 Bb
1:51 F
1:52 Dm
1:55 Bb
1:57 F
1:58 C
1:59 F
2:05 Dm
2:07 Bbmaj7
2:08 F
2:11 Dm
2:13 Bb
2:14 F
2:17 Dm
2:18 Bb
2:20 F
2:24 Csus4
2:26 Bb
2:29 F
2:32 A7
2:35 Dm
2:37 Bb
2:41 F
2:44 Csus4
2:49 F
2:51 Am
2:52 Dm
2:53 Bb
2:55 F
2:58 Dm
3:00 Bb
3:01 F
3:03 Am
3:03 Dm
3:05 Bb
3:07 F
3:15 Dm
3:17 Bb
3:19 F
3:21 Dm
3:23 Bbmaj7
3:24 F
3:27 Dm
3:28 Bbmaj7
3:30 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is I'm Not the Only One in?

I'm Not the Only One is in F major.

What chords does I'm Not the Only One use?

The core of I'm Not the Only One cycles through Dm, Bb, F (3 chords).

What is the tempo of I'm Not the Only One?

I'm Not the Only One runs at 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does I'm Not the Only One use?

I'm Not the Only One follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for I'm Not the Only One?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.