One

by Harry Nilsson
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "One" by Harry Nilsson 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “One

Can I learn "One" 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 "One" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "One"?
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 "One" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "One"?
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. "One" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.

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