What key is "One" by Harry Nilsson played in?

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 "One"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "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 "One"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

"One" was originally performed by Harry Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "One"?

This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Cm, Cm6, +6 more.

What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?

Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"One" 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, 120 BPM.

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “One”

What key is "One" by Harry Nilsson played in?: 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 "One"?: The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "One"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One"?: "One" was originally performed by Harry Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "One"?: This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abm, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Cm, Cm6, +6 more.
What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?: Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.