What key is "One" in?

"One" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "One" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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 8 chords: A, A6, Bm, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gsus2.

How long does it take to learn "One" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Tell me that you turned down the man

who (A)asked for your hand

’cause you’re wait ing for me.

And I know you’re gon na be a way a while,

but I’ve got (A)no plans

at all (G)to leave.

And would you take

a way my hopes and dreams and just (Em7)stay

with me?

(A)Ooh,

(D)all my sens es come to life,

while I’m (A6)stum bling home as drunk as I

have ev er been, and I’ll nev er leave a gain

’cause (G)you are the (A)on ly one.

And (D)all my friends have gone to find

an oth er (A6)place to let their hearts col lide.

Just prom ise me you’ll nev er leave a gain

’cause (G)you are the (A)on ly one.

Take my hand and my heart and soul.

I will on ly have these eyes (G)for you.

And you know, ev ’ry thing chang es, but we’ll be stran gers if we see this through.

You could (A)stay with in these walls and be lieve, but just (Em7)stay

with me,

oh, Lord.

Now (G)you are the (A)on ly one.

I’m stum bl ing off drunk,

get ting my self lost.

I am so gone,

so (Bm)tell me the way home.

I lis ten to sad songs

sing ing a bout love

and where it goes wrong.

(D)All my sens es come to life,

while I’m (A6)stum bling home as drunk as I

have ev er been, and I’ll nev er leave a gain

’cause (G)you are the (A)on ly one.

And (D)all my friends have gone to find

an oth er (A6)place to let their hearts col lide.

Just prom ise me you’ll al ways be a friend

’cause (G)you are the (A)on ly one.

One by Ed Sheeran

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “One”

What key is "One" in?: "One" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "One" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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 8 chords: A, A6, Bm, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gsus2.
How long does it take to learn "One" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.