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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Olivia" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Olivia" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Olivia" with hands-separate practice in F at 98 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Olivia"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Olivia" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Olivia"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Olivia" is in the key of F at 98 BPM.