This One's For You

by Barry Manilow

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Lyrics

This one ’ll nev er sell, they’ll (F#sus)nev er (F#7)un der (Bm)stand,

I don’t e ven (A)sing it well, I (Bm)try, but I just can’t.

But I (G)sing it ev ’ry (A7sus)night,

and I (F#7)fight to keep it (Bm)in,

’cause this one’s for you,

(Em7)this (A)one’s for (D)you.

I’ve done a hun dred songs, from (F#sus)fan ta (F#7)sies to (Bm)lies,

but this one’s so (A)real for me that (Bm)I’m the one who cries.

But I (G)sing it ev ’ry (A7sus)night,

and I (F#7)fight to hide the (Bm)tears,

’cause this one’s for you,

(Em7)this (A)one’s for (D)you.

(D)you.

This one’s for (E7)you where ev er you (Dmaj7)are,

to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s (C#7)been the same (F#)since we’ve been a part.

This one’s for all the love we once (Dmaj7)knew,

like ev ’ry thing (Em)else I have,

this one’s for you, oh.

This one’s to say that all I can (Dmaj7)do

is (Gmaj7)hope that you will (Em)hear me sing ’cause this one’s for you.

Oh,

This one’s for you where ev er you (Dmaj7)are,

to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s (C#7)been the same (F#m)since we’ve (G#dim)been a (F#)part.

This one’s for you where ev er you (Dmaj7)are,

to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s (C#7)been the same (F#m)since we’ve (G#dim)been a (F#)part.

This One's For You by Barry Manilow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This One's For You” by Barry Manilow 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 65 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 "This One's For You" 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 "This One's For You"?
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.