The One That Got Away

by Katy Perry

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(E)Sum mer af ter high school, when we first met; Nev we’d (G#m)make out in your Mus tang to Ra di o head, and (C#m)on my eight eenth birth day, we got match ing tat toos.

Whoa.

Used to (E)steal your par ents’ li quor and climb to the roof, I (G#m)talk a bout our fu ture like we had a clue.

It’s (C#m)Nev er planned that one day, I’m I’d be los ing you.

But In an oth er life,

I would be your girl.

We’d keep all our prom is es; be us a gainst the world.

In an oth er life,

I would make you stay

so I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way,

the one that got a way.

(E)I was June, and you were my John ny Cash.

Nev er (G#m)one with out the oth er; we made a o pact.

and (C#m)Some times when I miss you, I put those rec ords on.

Whoa.

Used to (E)Some one said you had your and tat too re moved.

I (G#m)saw you down our town ture like sing ing the blues.

It’s (C#m)time to face the mu sic; I’m no long er your muse.

But in an oth er life,

I would be your girl.

We’d keep all our prom is es; be us a gainst the world.

In an oth er life,

I would make you stay

so I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way,

the one that got a way.

one that got a way.

The one,

the one,

the one,

the one that got a way.

All this mon ey can’t buy me a (C#m)time ma chine,

no.

Can’t re place you with a (C#m)mil lion rings, no.

I should a told you what you (C#m)meant to me,

whoa,

’cause now I pay the price.

(CN.C.)In an oth er life one that got a way.

The one,

The one,

the one,

the one,

the one.

the one.

In an oth er life,

I would make you stay

so I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way,

the one that got a way.

The One That Got Away by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry 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 E at 135 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.