Olivia

by One Direction
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Lyrics

Re (F)mem ber the day when we’re giv in’ up, when you (Dm)told me I did n’t give you e nough and (C)all of your friends were say in’ I’d be (Gm)leav in’ ya.

She’s (F)ly in’ in bed with my T shirt on, just (Dm)think in’ how I went a bout it wrong.

This (C)is n’t the stain of a red wine, out I’m (Gm)bleed in’ love.

(C7)Please be lieve me.

Don’t you see the things you mean to me?

Oh, I (Gm7)love you, I love you, I love a, love a, love O liv

I live for you, I long for you, O (Dm)liv i a.

I’ve been (Gm7)i dol iz in’ the light in your eyes, O (Dm)liv i a.

I (Gm7)live for you I long for you.

O (Dm)liv i a.

Don’t let me (Gm7)go,

don’t let me (Am)go, ooh.

(F)Say what you mean and then say it now, when ’cause (Dm)I get the feel in’ you’re walk in’ out.

And (C)time is ir rel vant when I’ve not been (Gm)see in’ ya.

The (F)con in’ se quenc es are fall in’ now.

There’s (Dm)some thin’ I’m hav in’ night mares a bout.

And (C)these are the rea sons I’m cry in’ out to (Gm)be with ya.

(C7)Please be lieve me.

Don’t you see the things you mean to me?

Oh, I (Gm7)love you, I love you, I love a, love a, love O liv

I live for you, I long for you, O (Dm)liv i a.

I’ve been (Gm7)i dol iz in’ the light in your eyes, O (Dm)liv i a.

I (Gm7)live for you I long for you.

O (Dm)liv i a.

Don’t let me (Gm7)go,

don’t let me (Am)go, ooh.

(Am)go, ooh.

(Gm7)When you go

and I’m a lone,

you (Fmaj7)live in my i mag i na tion.

The (Gm7)sum mer time,

but ter flies,

(Fmaj7)all be long to your cre a tion.

I (Gm7)love you,

it’s all I do.

I (Fmaj7)love you.

I (Gm7)live for you, I long for you, O (Dm)liv i a.

I’ve been (Gm7)i dol iz in’ the light in your eyes, O (Dm)liv i a.

I (Gm7)live for you I long for you.

O (Dm)liv i a.

Don’t let me (Gm7)go,

don’t let me (Gm7)go.

Olivia — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Olivia" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 98 BPM.

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

About “Olivia”

Why does "Olivia" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Olivia".
What key is "Olivia" by One Direction played in?
Olivia 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 "Olivia"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Olivia" 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 "Olivia"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Olivia"?
"Olivia" 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 this real sheet music for "Olivia"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Olivia".
Can I see all the notes in "Olivia"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 98 BPM.