The One That Got Away

· by P!nk

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Lyrics

I stood by the ex it door in the (C)ho tel ca fé.

He was play ing with his (G5)band.

I’ve (D)al ways been a suck er, had a weak (C)ness for a boy with a (Gmaj7)gui tar and a drink in his (G5)hand.

His (D)words were like heav en in my (C)hur ri cane;

my (Gmaj7)knees buck led un der; I thought (G5)ev ’ry one was watch ing me.

(D)Watch ing you save my life

with a song.

You were mine

in the back of my mind.

Oh (A7)just for one (Em7)night,

just for a while.

(D)There’s al ways one that gets a (Gmaj7)way,

the (D)one that sneaks up on you then slips a (Gmaj7)way.

Two weeks lat er I was sit tin’ in his a (C)part ment.

He was mak ing cap puc ci (Gmaj7)no.

I said, “What kind of man makes cap puc ci no?” We (D)laughed, we laughed, we laughed, (C)we laughed ’til tears ran down my face.

But my man you’re some one else ’s man, and that ain’t the (Gmaj7)man that I wan na want,

but you keep draw ing me in with those (C)big, brown, ly ing eyes.

But you’ll al ways be (Em7)mine

in the back of my mind.

Oh, (A7)we had a (Em7)night,

just a lit tle while.

(A7)life.

(D)There’s al ways one that gets a (Gmaj7)way,

the (D)one who sneaks up on you then slips a (Gmaj7)way.

(D)In a closed off (C)cor ner of my heart

I’ll al ways see your face,

the one that got a way.

The one that got a way.

Oh, the one that got a way.

(C)Oh, the one that got a way.

Oh, the one that got a way.

I’m not a vic tim of cli chés; I don’t be lieve in soul mates, hap py end ings or “the (G5)one.”

(D)Oh, but then I met you and all that (C)changed.

I had a taste and you’re still (Gmaj7)sit tin’ on the tip of my (G5)tongue.

But you were

The one that got a way.

The one that got a way.

The One That Got Away by P!nk — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The One That Got Away” by P!nk 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 D at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "The One That Got Away" 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 "The One That Got Away"?: 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 "The One That Got Away" use?: Just 7 chords: A7, C, D, Em7, G, Gmaj7, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other P!nk songs work for kids?: Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.