The One

by Kodaline
Loading sheet music
Building your awesome sheet music
1
Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “The One
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

Other arrangements of The One

Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.

Also available as a standard piano arrangement
Lyrics

(A)Tell me, tell me that you (E)want me, and I’ll be yours com (D)plete ly, for bet ter or for worse.

I know, we’ll have our dis a gree ments, be fight ing for no (D)rea son, I would n’t change it for the world.

’Cause (A)I knew the first day that I met you I was nev er gon na let you, a let you slip a way.

And I still re mem ber feel ing ner vous, a tryin’ to find the words to get you here to day.

You make my heart feel like it’s sum mer

when the rain is pour ing down.

You make my (E)whole world (A)feel (E)so (F#m7)right (E)when it’s wrong.

That’s how I (E)know you are the one.

That’s why I know you are the one.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

(A)Life,

it’s eas y to be scared of.

With you I am pre pared for what is yet to come.

’Cause our two hearts will make it eas y, join ing up piec es, to geth er mak ing one.

You make my heart feel like it’s sum mer

when the rain is pour ing down.

You make my (E)whole world (A)feel (E)so (F#m7)right (E)when it’s wrong.

That’s how I (E)know you are the one.

That’s why I know you are the one.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

(F#m)When we are to (E)geth er you make me feel (A)like my mind is free and my dreams are (E)reach a ble.

(Oh, oh, (A)oh.)

You (F#m)know I nev er, (E)ev er be lieved in love, (A)I be lieved one day that you would come a long

(oh, oh, (E)oh,)

and (CN.C.)free

me.

That’s why I know you are the one.

That’s why I know you are the one.

That’s how I know you are the one.

The One — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The One" by Kodaline as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 78 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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.

Try other practice modes:

About “The One

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The One" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "The One" by Kodaline in?
The backing track is in A at 78 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 "The One" 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 "The One"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The One", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The One" 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 "The One"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The One"?
"The One" was originally performed by Kodaline. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kodaline are available?
Other accompaniments by Kodaline: "All I Want", "Brand New Day", "Brother". 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 A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The One" 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.

More songs you might like