What key is "I'm The Only One" in?

"I'm The Only One" by Melissa Etheridge is in the key of G with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "I'm The Only One" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "I'm 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.

What chords are used in "I'm The Only One"?

This arrangement of "I'm The Only One" uses 9 chords: Am, C, D, Epow, F, Fpow, Fsus2, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "I'm The Only One" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?

Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Please, ba by, can’t you see my mind’s a burn in’ hell.

I got ra zors a rip pin’ and tear in’, and strip pin’ my heart go a part a as well.

To night you told me that you ache for some thing new,

and some oth er wom an is look in’ like some thing that might be good for you.

Go on and hold her till the (D)scream in’ is gone.

Go on, be lieve her when she (D)tells you noth ing’s wrong.

But I’m the on ly one who’ll (F5)walk a cross the fire for you,

and I’m the on ly one who’ll (F5)drown in my de sire for you.

It’s (Am)on ly fear that makes you run, the (C)de mons that you’re hid in’ from.

When (Fsus2)all your prom is es are gone,

I’m the on

ly one.

Please, ba by, can’t you see I’m try in’ to ex plain.

I I’ve been here be fore and I’m lock in’ the door and I’m not go in’ back a gain.

well.

Her eyes and arms and skin won’t make it go a way.

You’ll wake up to mor row and wres tle the sor row that holds you down to day.

Go on and hold her till the (D)scream in’ is gone.

Go on, be lieve her when she (D)tells you noth ing’s wrong.

But I’m the on ly one who’ll (F5)walk a cross the fire for you,

and I’m the on ly one who’ll (F5)drown in my de sire for you.

It’s (Am)on ly fear that makes you run, the (C)de mons that you’re hid in’ from.

When (Fsus2)all your prom is es are gone,

I’m the on

ly one.

one.

Yeah,

yeah.

And I’m the on ly one who’ll (F5)drown in my de sire for you.

It’s (Am)on ly fear that makes you run, the (C)de mons that you’re hid in’ from.

When (Fsus2)all your prom is es are gone,

I’m the on

one.

I'm The Only One by Melissa Etheridge

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'm The Only One”

What key is "I'm The Only One" in?: "I'm The Only One" by Melissa Etheridge is in the key of G with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "I'm The Only One" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I'm 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.
What chords are used in "I'm The Only One"?: This arrangement of "I'm The Only One" uses 9 chords: Am, C, D, Epow, F, Fpow, Fsus2, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "I'm The Only One" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?: Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.