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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "1 Thing" by Amerie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "1 Thing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "1 Thing" with hands-separate practice in Db at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "1 Thing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "1 Thing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "1 Thing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "1 Thing" is in the key of Db at 110 BPM.
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