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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "1 + 1" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 69 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “1 + 1”
- Can I play "1 + 1" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "1 + 1" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "1 + 1"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "1 + 1" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "1 + 1"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "1 + 1" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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