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One Fine Day

· by Carole King

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Lyrics

One fine day for

you’ll look at me,

and you will know our love was meant to be.

side.

One fine (Dm11)day

you’re gon na (C7)want me for your (F)girl.

The I long for

will o pen wide,

and you’ll be proud to have me walk by your fore.

One fine (Dm11)day

you’re gon na (C7)want me for your (F)girl.

(F)Though (Cm7)I (F)know (Cm)you’re (F6)the (F)kind (Cm7)of (F)boy

who on ly (Bbmaj7)wants to run a (Bb6)round.

(D7sus)I’ll (Dm7)keep (G)wait (Dm7)ing, (G6)and some (Dm7)day, (G)dar (F)ling, (C)you’ll come to (Bb)me when you (Gm7)want to set tle (Bb)down, (C)oh.

(F)girl.

One fine (Dm11)day,

(Bb)oh,

oh,

(F)one fine (Dm11)day

you’re gon na (C)want me for your (F)girl.

Shoo be do be do be (Dm7)do be do wah, wah, shoo be do be do be (Gm7)do be do wah, wah.

(F)girl.

Shoo be do be do be (Dm7)do be do wah, wah, shoo be do be do be (Gm7)do be do wah, wah.

One Fine Day by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Fine Day” by Carole King 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 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 Fine Day" 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 Fine Day"?: 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 Fine Day" use?: Just 17 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Cm, Cm7, Csus4, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carole King songs work for kids?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.