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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "1 Thing" by Amerie: 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 Ab, 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”
- What key is "1 Thing" by Amerie played in?
- 1 Thing is arranged in the key of Ab 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "1 Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "1 Thing" by Amerie. 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 "1 Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "1 Thing" 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.