(E)Sum mer af ter high school, when we first met.
Nev We er (G#m)make out in your Mus tang to Ra di o head.
And (C#m)on my eight eenth birth day we got match ing tat toos.
Used to (E)steal your par ent’s li quor and climb to the roof.
(G#m)Talk a bout our fu ture like we had a clue.
It’s (C#m)Nev er planned that one day I’m I’d be los ing (A)you.
But In an oth er life
I would be your girl.
We’d keep all our prom is es.
Be us a gainst the world.
In an oth er life
I would make you stay.
So I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way.
The one that got a way.
(E)I was June and you were my John ny Cash.
Nev er (G#m)one with out the oth er.
We made a o pact.
(C#m)Some times when I miss you I put those re cords on.
Used to (E)Some one said you had your and tat too re moved.
(G#m)Saw you bout down town ture like sing ing the blues.
It’s (C#m)time to face the mu sic, I’m no long er your (A)muse.
But in an oth er life.
I would be your girl.
We’d keep all our prom is es.
Be us a gainst the world.
In an oth er life
I would make you stay.
So I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way.
The one that got a way.
The one.
The one.
The one.
The one that got a way.
All this mon ey can’t buy me a (C#m)time ma chine.
No.
Can’t re place you with a (C#m)mil lion rings.
No.
I should have told you what you (C#m)meant to me.
Whoa.
’Cause now I pay the price.
(CN.C.)In an oth er life
The one.
The one.
The one.
The one.
In an oth er life
I would make you stay.
So I don’t have to say you were the one that got a way.
The one that got a way.
The One That Got Away — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key E, 136 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “The One That Got Away”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry in?
- The backing track is in E at 136 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 That Got Away" 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 That Got Away"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The One That Got Away", 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 That Got Away" 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 That Got Away"?
- 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 That Got Away"?
- "The One That Got Away" was originally performed by Katy Perry. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katy Perry are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katy Perry: "E.T.", "Firework", "Firework". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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