One Way Or Another

by Blondie
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Lyrics

(D)One way or an er, I’m gon na ya, I’m gon na get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya.

(B)One way or an er, I’m gon na ya, I’m gon na get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya.

(D)One way or an er, I’m gon na ya, I’m gon na meet ya, meet ya, meet ya, meet ya.

(B)One day, may be week, I’m gon na ya, I’m gon na meet ya, I’ll meet ya.

(CN.C.)I

will

drive past your house

and

if the lights are all down I’ll see who’s a round.

give you the slip, or (B)slip of the hip for er.

trick I’ll trick ya.

I wan trick trick trick trick way or an er,

give ya the slip.

(CN.C.)And

if

the lights are all out,

I’ll

fol low

your boys down town, see who’s hang ing out.

(D)I’ll walk down the mall, stand ov er by the wall, (B)where I can see it all, find out who you call, (D)lead you to the su per mark et check out; some spe cials in wrap, you get lost in the crowd.

(D)One way or an oth er, I’m gon na (B)get ya, I’ll get ya, I’ll get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya.

(D)One way or an oth er, I’m gon na Where I can see it all, find out who you call.

One Way Or Another — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "One Way Or Another" by Blondie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 164 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “One Way Or Another

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "One Way Or Another" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "One Way Or Another" by Blondie in?
The backing track is in D at 164 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "One Way Or Another" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "One Way Or Another"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "One Way Or Another", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "One Way Or Another" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "One Way Or Another"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "One Way Or Another"?
"One Way Or Another" was originally performed by Blondie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Blondie are available?
Other accompaniments by Blondie: "Call Me", "Sunday Girl". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "One Way Or Another" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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