I'm Not The Only One

by Sam Smith
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Lyrics

(A)1.

and me, we (Dm)made a vow

for (A)bet ter or for (Dm)worse.

I (A)can’t be lieve you (Dm)let me down,

but the proof’s in the way it (F)hurts.

For (A)months on end I’ve (Dm)had my doubts,

de (A)ny ing ev ’ry (Dm)tear.

I (A)wish this would be (Dm)o ver now,

but I know that I still (C)need you kept (F)here.

You (F)say

(A)I’m (Dm)cra zy

’cause (F)you don’t think I (A)know what you’ve done.

But (F)when

you (Dm)call (C)me (Bb)ba by, I (F)know I’m not the (Bb)on ly (F)one.

You’ve (A)been so un a (Dm)vail a ble,

now (A)sad ly I know (Dm)why.

Your (A)heart is un ob (Dm)tain a ble

e ven though Lord I knows (C)need you kept (F)mine.

You (F)say

(A)I’m (Dm)cra zy

’cause (F)you don’t think I (A)know what you’ve done.

But (F)when

you (Dm)call (C)me (Bb)ba by, I (F)know I’m not the (Bb)on ly (F)one.

I have loved you for man (F)y years.

(A)May be I am just not e nough.

You’ve made me real ise my deep (F)est fear.

But (Bb)ly ing and tear ing us up.

You (F)say

(A)I’m (Dm)cra zy

’cause (F)you don’t think I (A)know what you’ve done.

But (F)when

you (Dm)call (C)me (Bb)ba by, I (F)know I’m not the (Bb)on ly (F)one.

You (F)say

(A)I’m (Dm)cra zy

’cause (F)you don’t think I (A)know what you’ve done.

But (F)when

you (Dm)call (C)me (Bb)ba by, I (F)know I’m not the (Bb)on ly (F)one.

You

I (F)know I’m not the (A)on ly one.

I (F)know I’m not the (A)on ly one.

And I (F)know, and I know, and I (A)know, and I know, (Dm)and I know, (C)and I know,

I (F)know I’m not the (Bb)on ly (F)one.

I'm Not The Only One — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'm Not The Only One" 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 Bb, 82 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with an oompah bass pattern — your left hand plays a low root note followed by a higher chord chunk, rocking back and forth steadily at 82 BPM.

Start hands-separate and get that left-hand pulse feeling automatic before you layer in the right-hand melody.

Most of your chords sit comfortably in B♭ major, but watch the A major chord — it's the one outsider in the set and often catches beginners off guard because your fingers need to briefly leave home-key shapes.

The move from B♭ to B♭maj7 is just one note shifting, so lean into that small color change rather than rushing past it.

Use gentle sustain pedal, changing it with each new chord to keep the ballad warm without blurring.

If any transition feels bumpy, loop just that two-chord switch slowly until it's smooth.

This is the piece that'll make oompah bass feel like second nature.

About “I'm Not The Only One

Can I play "I'm Not The Only One" 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 "I'm Not The Only One" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith played in?
I'm Not The Only One is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm Not The Only One"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Not The Only One" 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 "I'm Not The Only One"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Not The Only One"?
"I'm Not The Only One" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'm Not The Only One"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, F.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'm Not The Only One"?
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. "I'm Not The Only One" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'm Not The Only One"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'm Not The Only One" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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