One Little Slip

by Barenaked Ladies

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It was a (G)re ci pe the for dis (Am7)as ter.

Well, I A (D)four course might meal missed of no sir ree.

It seem’d that (G)hap pi ly ev er (Am7)af ter at was hap py ev ’ry one was (D)af ter me.

It was a (Em7)cup of good in ten tions.

A (C)ta ble spoon of one big mess.

I ran a head A dash of o ver re ac tion

and (C)I as sume you know the rest.

(G)One lit tle (C)slip.

(Em7)One lit tle (A7)slip.

It was a (Em7)fu sion of con (G)fu sion with a (C)few con (D)found ing things.

I guess I (G)prob ’ly took the wrong di (Am7)rec tion.

Well, I ad (D)mit I might have missed a sign or two.

I ran a (G)light pi past your af (Am7)fec tion at hu mil py i a one tion (D)av en ue.

I took a (Em7)right turn at con fu sion.

A (C)left when I have gone on through.

I ran a head A with of my ver as sump tions

and (C)we all know what that can do.

(G)One lit tle (C)slip.

(Em7)One lit tle (A7)slip.

It was a (Em7)fu sion of con (G)fu sion and a (C)few con (D)found ing things.

I guess I (C)few con (D)found ing things.

I get the (C)feel in’ in this town I’ll nev er live ’til I live down the one mis (Em)take that seems to fol low me a round.

But they’ll for (Am)get a bout the sky when they all (Em)re al ize this guy’s a bout to (A7)try to learn to fly or hit the ground.

It was a (C)big un (D)grace ful, (G)one lit tle (C)slip.

(Em7)One lit tle (A7)slip.

It was a (Em)fu sion of con (G)fu sion with a (C)few con (D)found ing things.

One Little Slip by Barenaked Ladies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Little Slip” by Barenaked Ladies 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 G at 125 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 Little Slip" 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 Little Slip"?
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 Little Slip" use?
Just 9 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, Em7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Barenaked Ladies songs work for kids?
Try "ONE WEEK", "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ODDS ARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.