One

by U2

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Lyrics

Is it get ting bet ter you,

or leave or do you feel the same?

Have Will it make it eas ier on you, now

and you you got some one to (Gsus4)blame?

You say Did I one love,

more one life,

when it’s one need thing, out in to in the night.

One love, but we’re we get to share it, get to leaves you ba by, if you don’t care

for (Am)it.

Have Did I here for ap ness?

or leave a bad come taste in your

Have You act like you nev had love you, now

and to want me to go with (Gsus4)out.

Well it’s Did I too late

more to night

to drag the past thing, now it’s to the I light.

We’re one but we’re not the same, share we get we car each oth er, we car - don’t care

for (Am)it.

(C)- each oth er.

One.

Have you come here for for ness?

or leave Have you come to raise the

Have you come here to play sus love you, now

and to the le pers in your (Gsus4)head?

Well it’s Did I ask too

more than a

You gave me no thing, now it’s to all I got.

We’re one but we’re not the same, share well get we hurt oth er, then we car - don’t care

for (Am)it.

(C)- each oth er.

One.

(C)do it a gain.

You say love is a tem ple, love, a high er law.

Love is a tem ple, love, the high er law.

You (C)ask me to en ter but (G)then you make me crawl.

And I can’t be hold ing on to what you got,

when all you got is hurt.

One love,

one blood,

one life, you got to (C)do what you should.

One life,

with each oth er,

sis ters,

bro thers.

One life but we’re not the same, we get to car ry each oth er car (C)ry each oth er.

One.

One.

One.

One by U2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One” by U2 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 C at 98 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "One" 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 "One"?
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 "One" use?
Just 8 chords: Am, C, D, Dpow, F, Fmaj7, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other U2 songs work for kids?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.