One Love

by Carpenters

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Lyrics

(A)One love

in my young life

(A)took me

some where (D)I had nev er been,

and I (A)want to live a gain,

breathe a (D)gain

in the (E)shel ter of his (A)bright ly

wo ven love song.

(A)So long

I have (D)want ed love to be

sit ting (A)just this near to me.

Now my (Bm)wait ing (Cdim7)heart is (C#)free.

Few are the (Bm)choic es we are giv (F#)en.

The sands of (D#dim7)time pass quick ly (C#)by.

(A)One dream

of my young life

(A)now stands

hold ing (D)out his hand to me.

Now I (A)can’t help but be lieve

that my (Dmaj7)whole (C#m7)life will (Dmaj7)be

(E)spent in (A)one love.

(A)one love.

One Love by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “One Love” by Carpenters 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 A 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 Love" 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 Love"?
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 Love" use?
Just 16 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#, C#m, C#m7, Cdim7, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carpenters songs work for kids?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.