One

by U2

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Lyrics

Have you Is it get ting (D)bet ter

or leave or do you feel the same?

You act Will it make it eas i er on you now?

and you want You got some one to blame.

You said ask one love,

more one life,

when it’s one the need in’, out

in in the night.

One love, we get to (Am)share it.

the same.

We get to It (Fmaj7)leaves car you, ba by, each oth er, if you don’t (C)care in’ for it.

er.

Have you Did I dis ap (D)point you

or Have a bad taste in your mouth?

Have you like you nev er eas i love on you now?

and to the You got to go with out.

Well, it’s ask too late

more to night

when to drag me past in’, now

it’s to the light.

We’re one, we but we’re (Am)not it.

the same.

We get we It (Fmaj7)hurt car each ry er, each oth er, if and we’re (C)do in’ ry each er.

You say love is a tem ple,

(Am)love a high er law,

(C)love is a tem ple,

(Am)love the high er law.

(C)You ask me to en ter,

but (G)then you make me crawl.

And I can’t be hold in’ on

to what you’ve got

when all you’ve got is (C)hurt.

One love,

one blood,

one life you’ve got to do what you should.

One life with each (Am)oth er,

(Fmaj7)sis ter,

(C)broth ers.

One life,

but we’re not the same.

We get to car ry each oth er,

(C)car ry each oth er.

One,

one,

one,

(Fmaj7)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 140 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 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, F, Fmaj7, G. 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.