One is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (A)ev er do.
(Cm)Two
can be as (Cm)bad as one; it’s the (A)lone li est num ber since the (Abmaj7)num ber one.
(Cm)No is the sad dest ex pe ri ence you’ll (Cm6)ev er know.
(Cm)Yes, it’s the sad dest ex pe ri ence you’ll (Cm6)ev er know.
Be cause (Cm)one is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (Cm6)ev er do.
(Cm)One is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (Cm6)ev er know.
It’s just no (Ebmaj7)good an y more since you (Eb7)went a way.
Now I (Ab)spend my time just (Abm)mak ing rhymes of (Cm)yes ter day.
Be cause (Cm)one is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (Cm6)ev er do.
(Cm)One is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (Cm6)ev er know.
(Cm)One is the lone li est num ber, one
is the lone li est num ber, one
is the lone li est num ber that you’ll (Cm6)ev er do.
(Cm)One is the lone li est num ber.
One by Harry Nilsson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "One" in?
- "One" by Harry Nilsson is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "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 "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 "One"?
- This arrangement of "One" uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Cm, Cm6, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "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 Harry Nilsson can I play here?
- Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.