The One Thing

· by INXS

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Lyrics

(E7)Well, you know just what you do to me.

The way you move; soft and slip per y.

Cut the night just like a raz or.

Rare ly talk; and that’s the dan

(E)ger.

(C)It’s

(G)the

(Dm)one

(D)thing.

(C)You

(G)are

(Dm)my

(D)thing.

You (E7)know your voice is a love song.

It’s a cat call from the past.

There’s no ice in your lov er’s walk.

You don’t look twice ’cause you move so

(E)fast.

(C)It’s

(G)the

(Dm)one

(D)thing.

(C)You

(G)are

(Dm)my

(D)thing.

(E7)You’ve got a doz en men be hind you.

You’ve got dead flow ers on the floor.

You’re too pret ty in the day light.

It keeps them com ing back for

(E)more.

(C)It’s

(G)the

(Dm)one

(D)thing.

(C)You

(G)are

(Dm)my

(D)thing.

(C)It’s

(G)the

(Dm)one

(D)thing.

(C)You

(G)are

(Dm)my

(D)thing.

The One Thing by INXS — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The One Thing” by INXS 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 140 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 Thing" 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 Thing"?: 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 Thing" use?: Just 8 chords: C, C#m, D, Dm, E, E7, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other INXS songs work for kids?: Try "NEED YOU TONIGHT", "NEW SENSATION", "DEVIL INSIDE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.