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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"1 Thing" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "1 Thing"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "1 Thing". Key of Db, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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