What key is "I'm Not The Only One" in?

"I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I'm Not The Only One" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I'm Not The Only One" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I'm Not The Only One" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(E)You and me, we (Am)made a vow

for (E)bet ter or for (Am)worse.

I (E)can’t be lieve you (Am)let me down, but the (C)proof’s in the (G7)way it (C)hurts.

For (E)months on end I’ve (Am)had my doubts,

de (E)ny ing ev ’ry (Am)tear.

I (E)wish this would be (Am)o ver now, but I (C)know that I (G7)need you kept (C)here.

You (C)say

(E)I’m (Am)cra zy

’cause (C)you don’t think I (E)know what you’ve (Am)done.

But (C)when

(E)you (Am)call (G)me (F)ba by, I (C)know I’m not the (G7)on ly (C)one.

You’ve (E)been so un a (Am)vail a ble,

now (E)sad ly I know (Am)why.

Your (E)heart is un a (Am)tain a ble e ven (C)though Lord I (G7)knows you kept (C)mine.

You (C)say

(E)I’m (Am)cra zy

’cause (C)you don’t think I (E)know what you’ve (Am)done.

But (C)when

(E)you (Am)call (G)me (F)ba by, I (C)know I’m not the (G7)on ly (C)one.

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

(E7)May be I am just not e nough.

You’ve made me real ize my deep (C)est fear

by (G7)ly ing and tear ing us up.

You

I know I’m not the (E)on ly one.

I (C)know I’m not the (E)on ly (Am)one.

And I (C)know, and I know, and I (E)know, and I know, and I (Am)know, and I know,

I (C)know I’m not the (G7)on ly (C)one.

I'm Not The Only One by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'm Not The Only One”

What key is "I'm Not The Only One" in?: "I'm Not The Only One" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm Not The Only One" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'm Not The Only One" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I'm Not The Only One" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.