More Than This

by One Direction
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Lyrics

Ooh.

I’m bro ken,

do you hear me?

I’m blind ed

’cause (Em)you are ev ’ry thing I see.

I’m danc ing

do you a lone.

I’m pray ing

that (Em)your heart will just turn a round.

And as I walk up to your door my head turns to face the floor.

’Cause I can’t look you in the eyes and say…

When he (C)o pens his arms I and holds you close in to night

it just won’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah

When he (C)o pens his arms I and might you close in to night

it just don’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah

When he

Can love you more than this.

If I’m we loud are er

would you see me?

Would you lay down

(Em)in my arms and res cue me?

If I’m we loud are er

would you the same.

Would You saved me,

(Em)when you leave it’s gone a gain.

And then I see you on the street in his arms.

I get weak, my bod y fails, I’m on my knees pray ing.

When he (C)o pens his arms I and holds you close in to night

it just won’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah.

When he (C)o pens his arms I and holds you close in to night

it just don’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah.

When he Yeah.

I’ve nev er had the words to say, but now I’m ask ing you to stay

for a lit tle while in side my arms.

And as you close your eyes to night, I pray that you will see the light

that’s shin lit ing from the stars a bove.

When he (C)o pens his arms and holds you close to night

it just won’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

(’Cause I can love you more than When this, (C)yeah.) you down I might just die in side,

it just won’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah.

When he (C)o pens his arms I and holds you close in to night

it just won’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah.

When he (C)o pens his arms I and might you close in to night

it just don’t feel right.

’Cause I can love you more than this.

Yeah.

When he

Can love you more than this.

More Than This — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "More Than This" by One Direction: 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 C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “More Than This”

What key is "More Than This" by One Direction played in?
More Than This is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "More Than This"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "More Than This" 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 "More Than This"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "More Than This"?
"More Than This" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "More Than This" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "More Than This" by One Direction. 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 "More Than This" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "More Than This" 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.