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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'm Not The Only One" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith. 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 "I'm Not The Only One" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "I'm Not The Only One" 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.