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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "One Way Or Another" by Blondie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 164 BPM.

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”

Can I sing "One Way Or Another" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "One Way Or Another" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "One Way Or Another" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One Way Or Another" by Blondie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "One Way Or Another" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "One Way Or Another" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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