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One Day


The song "One Day" by Matisyahu is originally in the key of C major. It was released on April 29, 2008, as a single from his album "Light." Matisyahu, born as Matthew Paul Miller, is an American Jewish musician and reggae vocalist who gained international recognition through his fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and Jewish themes. He co-wrote "One Day" with the collaboration of Kool Kojak, both contributing to the lyrics and music. Interestingly, the song was also featured in commercials and trailers, including the film "The Other Woman" in 2014. The melody of "One Day" is characterized by its catchy and uplifting reggae beats, accompanied by Matisyahu's distinct vocal delivery, combining his religious and spiritual messages with a universal appeal.

One Day - Matisyahu

c g e f e d c
e f e d c c
e f e d e e

c g g g e a g e
Sometimes I lay , Under the moon
c c c f e d c
And thank God I'm breathing
g g g g e a g e
Then I pray Don't take me soon
c c c f e d c
'Cause I'm here for a reason

e e e e e f d
Sometimes in my tears I drown
d d d d d e c
But I never let it get me down
c d e e e f d
So when negativity surrounds
c e d c c d e d c d c
I know some day it'll all turn around , Because

c d e g a g e
Al my life Ive been waiting for ( That we dont wana fight more )
e g a g e
I've been praying for ( There'll be no more wars )
e g f f e d c
For the people to say ( And our children will play )

c d e g a g e
Al my life Ive been waiting for ( That we dont wana fight more )
e g a g e
I've been praying for ( There'll be no more wars )
e g f f e d c
For the people to say ( And our children will play )

e g , d g , c e d c
One day , one day , one day 2x

g g g
It's not about
a g e
Win or lose
e g f f e d c
Because we all lose
f e d d c f e d c
When they feed on the souls of the inocent Blood drenched
f e d d c f e d e
Keep on moving though the waters stay raging

g g g g a g g e
In this maze you can lose your way
e e f
( your way )
e f e d d c
It might drive you crazy but
f e d c c ( e f )
dont let it faze you no way ( no way )

e e e e e f d
Sometimes in my tears I drown
d d d d d e c
But I never let it get me down
c d e e e f d
So when negativity surrounds
c e d c c d e d c d c
I know some day it'll all turn around , Because

c d e g a g e
Al my life Ive been waiting for ( That we dont wana fight more )
e g a g e
I've been praying for ( There'll be no more wars )
e g f f e d c
For the people to say ( And our children will play )

c d e g a g e
Al my life Ive been waiting for ( That we dont wana fight more )
e g a g e
I've been praying for ( There'll be no more wars )
e g f f e d c
For the people to say ( And our children will play )

e g , d g , c e d c
One day , one day , one day 2x

c g g g e
One day this all will change
g g g e
Treat poeple the same
g f e d c
Stop with the violence
g f e d c
Down with the hate

g g g e
One day we'll all be free
g g g e
And proud to be
g f e d c
Under the same sun
g f e d c
Singing songs of freedom like

g g , g g f e
ohhoho oh oh
g g , g g f e
ohh oh oh

c d e g a g e Al my life Ive been waiting for ( That we dont wana fight more )
e g a g e I've been praying for ( There'll be no more wars )
e g f f e d c For the people to say ( And our children will play )

e g , d g , c e d c One day , one day , one day 2x
Introdução final

c g e f e d c
e f e d c c
e f e d e e