Number One

by John Legend
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Lyrics

Hoo, ooh, hoo.

(Gm7)I prom ise not to do it a gain.

(Gm7)I prom ise not to do it.

Now, (Dm)you can’t say I don’t love you just be cause I cheat on you.

’Cause (Dm)you can’t see all I do to keep you from know in’ the things I do, like e (Dm)rase my phone and keep it out ta town.

I keep it strapped up when I sleep a round.

Well, (Dm)I should a known one day you’d find out, but you can’t go and leave me now.

You know that I love you.

There’s no one a bove you.

I said it the last time,

but this is the last time.

So don’t make me o ver

’cause I can be faith ful.

You, ba by, you’re my (F)num ber (Dm)one.

You’re my (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

Now, (Dm)“Who is she?

What’s her name?” You don’t need to know a bout (Gm7)ev ’ry thing.

We (Dm)fight a bout this, we fight a bout that.

You hang up the phone and call me right back.

Well, (Dm)I’ll nev er be some thin’ I’m not, so please don’t throw a way (Gm7)what we’ve got.

’Cause (Dm)we’ve been to geth er for way too long.

I was play in’ a round but I’m com in’ home.

You know that I love (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

I keep you (Dm)laced up so you ain’t got ta bor row noth in’ from them broke ass friends who be (Gm7)bar gain hunt in’.

They say they (Dm)shop on e Bay.

Ba by, why is they front in’?

(Gm7)They be on the In ter net, but they nev er cop noth in’.

(Dm)keep you in.

“Girl, what is those on your toes?” And your neck stay in’ froze off that rose col ored gold.

I sup pose you was told by them hoes I was cheat in’, told you my heart don’t have noth in’ to (Gm7)do wit my pe nis.

He got a (Dm)mind of his own and he just be see in’ shit and I don’t wan na cheat but (Gm7)I don’t be say in’ shit.

I (Dm)try to jack off; he asked me, “Who is you play in’ wit?” But I (Gm7)know he love you.

He told me you was his You v’rite.

I love you.

There’s no one a bove you.

I said it the last time,

but this is the last time.

So don’t make me o ver

’cause I can be faith ful.

You, ba by, you’re my (F)num ber (Dm)one.

You’re my (Bb)num ber (Gm7)one.

You’re (F)mak in’ it hard for me.

(Dm)You’re mess in’ up ev ’ry thing.

You (Bb)tell me I got ta leave.

(Gm7)(You say we o ver.) You (F)saw that she came o (Dm)ver; came in a Range Rov er.

(Gm7)Left with a hang o ver.

say we o ver.) I (F)prom ise I won’t cheat.

(Dm)I prom ise I won’t lie.

I (Bb)prom ise to act right.

(Gm7)(You say we o ver.) If (F)you can’t tell (Dm)me I can’t have you.

I can’t have that.

(We ain’t o ver.) Hey,

it ain’t o ver, ba by.

(We ain’t o ver.) Ooh, you (Dm)don’t need to go.

It’s (Bb)not o (Gm7)ver.

(We ain’t o ver.) Oh.

(We ain’t o ver.) Oh, it’s (Dm)gon na be al right now.

Don’t go (Gm7)now.

Number One — Simple Sheet Music

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"Number One" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Number One”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Number One"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Number One" by John Legend played in?
Number One is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Number One"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Number One" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Number One"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Number One"?
"Number One" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Number One"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Dm, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Number One". Key of F, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.