Is "1 Thing" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "1 Thing"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "1 Thing" use?

Just 4 chords: Ab, Cb, Db, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

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1 Thing

· by Amerie

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Lyrics

Na, na, na, na, na, oh.

Na, na, (Ab)na, na, na.

(Cb)Oh, been try’n to let it go.

Try’n to keep my eyes closed.

Try’n to keep it just like be fore.

The times we nev er (Ab)ev en thought to speak.

Don’t wan na tell you what it is.

Ooh wee, it felt so ser i ous.

Got me think in’ just too much.

I wan na set it (Ab)off but......

(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

You did this one thing my soul may be feel in.’ (Cb)It’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.

You did this one thing and I was so with it.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.

Hey, we don’t know each oth er well.

So what, I keep think in’ of my self.

Mem o ries just keep ring in’ bells.

Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh, oh.

Hear voic es I don’t wan na un der stand.

My car keys are jin gl ing in my hand.

My high heels are click ing towards your door.

Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh, oh.

And may be I just can’t be lieve it.

(Db)Oh,

(Cb)it’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.

I can’t de ny, tired of try’n.

(Eb)Op en in’ up the door but just keep on see in’ you.

I’m hop in’ you can keep a se cret for (Cb)me, for me for me, (Ab)’bout what you did.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.

You did this one thing and I was so with it.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.

Na, na, na, na, na, oh.

Oh,

Na, na, na, na, na, oh.

Na, na, (Ab)na, na, na.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.

You did this one thing and I was so with it.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.

(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.

You did this one thing and I was so with it.

(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.

(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.

Oh,

oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.

Oh,

oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.

1 Thing by Amerie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “1 Thing” by Amerie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "1 Thing" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "1 Thing"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "1 Thing" use?: Just 4 chords: Ab, Cb, Db, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.