1 + 1

by Beyoncé
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If I ain’t got noth in’,

I got you.

If I ain’t got some thing, I don’t give a damn

’cause I got it with you.

But I don’t know much a bout al ge bra but I (C)know

one plus one e quals two.

And it’s me

and you,

that’s all we’ll have when the world is through.

’Cause ba by, (G)we ain’t got

noth in’,

we’ve got (C)love.

Dar ling (G)you’ve

got e nough

for the (C)both of us.

So (Am7)come on (C)ba by, (Am7)make (G)love to me.

When my days look low,

(C)pull me in close and don’t let me go.

Make (G)love to me.

When the world’s at war let our (C)love heal us all.

Help me Right now ba by, make (G)love to me, me,

me,

me,

(C)me.

Oh,

oh,

make (G)love to me.

(G)Hey,

I don’t know much a bout guns but I,

I’ve been shot by you.

(G)Hey, and I don’t know when I’m gon’ die but I hope

that I’m gon’ die by you.

(G)Hey,

I don’t know much a bout fight ing

but (C)I, I know I will fight for you.

(G)Hey,

just when I ball up my fist I re al ize

I’m lay ing right next to you.

Ba by (G)we ain’t got

noth in’

but (C)love.

And dar ling (G)you’ve

got e nough

for the (C)both of us.

(Am7)Ooh,

(Am7)make (G)love to me, me,

me,

me,

(C)me.

1 + 1 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"1 + 1" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 69 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “1 + 1

Why does "1 + 1" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "1 + 1".
What key is "1 + 1" by Beyoncé played in?
1 + 1 is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "1 + 1"?
The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "1 + 1" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "1 + 1"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "1 + 1"?
"1 + 1" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "1 + 1"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
Try "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had", "COUNTDOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "1 + 1"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "1 + 1".
Can I see all the notes in "1 + 1"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 69 BPM.

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