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(E)Sum mer af ter high school, when we first met.
We (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.
(C#m)Nev er planned that one day I’d be los ing (A)you.
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 pact.
(C#m)Some times when I miss you I put those re cords on.
Used to (E)Some one said you had your tat too re moved.
(G#m)Saw you down town sing ing the blues.
It’s (C#m)time to face the mu sic, I’m no long er your (A)muse.
But in
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry: 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 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”
- Can I sing "The One That Got Away" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The One That Got Away" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The One That Got Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry. 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 "The One That Got Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "The One That Got Away" 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.