One

· by Marvin Hamlisch

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One

Marvin Hamlisch116 BPM

Lyrics

(Fmaj7)One

sin gu lar sen sa tion (B7)ev ’ry lit tle step she takes.

(Fmaj7)One

thrill ing com bi na tion (Cm)ev ’ry move that she (D7)makes.

One smile and (E7)sud den ly no bod y (E7)else will (Am)do.

You know you’ll (Eb7)nev er be lone ly with (Abm)you (Eb7)know (Cb7)who.

(Fmaj7)One

mo ment in her pres ence (B7)and you can for get the rest,

(Bbmaj7)for the girl is sec ond best

to (Am)none,

(A7)son.

(D9)Ooooh!

Sigh!

(C)Give her your at ten tion.

(Am7)Do I (D7)real ly have to men tion (G7)she’s

(C7)the

(F)one?

She walks in to a room and you know she’s un (F#7)com mon ly rare, ver y u nique, per i pa tet ic, po et ic and chic.

She walks in to a room and you know from her (Edim)mad den ing poise, ef fort less whirl, she’s the spe cial girl.

(F#dim)Stroll

(B7)ing,

can’t help all of her qual i ties ex (Fdim)tol

(Bb7)ling.

(Ebm)Load ed with cha (Bb7)ris ma is my (F#7)jaun ti ly, saun ter ing, (C#)am bl ing sham bl er.

She walks in to a room and you know you must (F#7)shuf fle a long, join the pa rade.

She’s the quin tes sense of mak ing the grade.

This is what cha call (B7)trav ’ling!

Oh, strut your stuff.

Can’t get e nough (A7)of

(G7)her.

(Em7)Love

(A7)her.

I’m a son of a gun, she is one of a (C)kind.

(F)one?

One by Marvin Hamlisch — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One” by Marvin Hamlisch 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 Bb at 120 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.
What other Marvin Hamlisch songs work for kids?: Try "One", "What I Did For Love", "What I Did For Love (from 'A Chorus Line')". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.