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Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, (Ab)na, na, na.
(Cb)Oh, been try’n to let it go.
Try’n to keep my eyes closed.
Try’n to keep it just like be fore.
The times we nev er (Ab)ev en thought to speak.
Don’t wan na tell you what it is.
Ooh wee, it felt so ser i ous.
Got me think in’ just too much.
I wan na set it (Ab)off but......
(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
You did this one thing my soul may be feel in.’ (Cb)It’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.
You did this one thing and I was so with it.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.
Hey, we don’t know each oth er well.
So what, I keep think in’ of my self.
Mem o ries just keep ring in’ bells.
Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh, oh.
Hear voic es I don’t wan na un der stand.
My car keys are jin gl ing in my hand.
My high heels are click ing towards your door.
Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh, oh.
And may be I just can’t be lieve it.
(Db)Oh,
(Cb)it’s this one thing you did (Ab)oh.
I can’t de ny, tired of try’n.
(Eb)Op en in’ up the door but just keep on see in’ you.
I’m hop in’ you can keep a se cret for (Cb)me, for me for me, (Ab)’bout what you did.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.
You did this one thing and I was so with it.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.
Oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Oh,
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, na, na, na, oh.
Na, na, (Ab)na, na, na.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.
You did this one thing and I was so with it.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
You did this one thing my soul may be feel in’.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that caught me slip pin’.
(Eb)It’s this one thing, I want to ad mit it.
You did this one thing and I was so with it.
(Cb)It’s this one thing you did, (Ab)oh.
(Cb)It’s this one thing that got me trip pin’.
Oh,
oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.
Oh,
oh, oh, oh, (Ab)oh.
1 Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "1 Thing" 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 Db, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “1 Thing”
- Can I play "1 Thing" 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 Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "1 Thing" by Amerie played in?
- 1 Thing is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "1 Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "1 Thing" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "1 Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "1 Thing"?
- "1 Thing" was originally performed by Amerie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "1 Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Cb, Db, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Can a complete beginner play "1 Thing"?
- 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 Thing" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "1 Thing"?
- 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 Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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