One

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Lyrics

Is it get ting bet for (Dm)ter?

ness?

or leave Or do you feel the (G)same?

Will it make it eas i (Dm)er on you now

and you you got some one to (G)blame?

You say,

one too love,

more one a life,

(F)when it’s one need ing, out in (C)in the night.

One love, but we’re we get to share it.

It leaves you, ba by, if you don’t care for (Am)it.

Did I dis ap point for (Dm)you ness?

or Have a bad taste in your (G)mouth?

You act like you nev er (Dm)had on love now

and to want me to go with (G)out.

Well, it’s

too too late

more to a night

(F)to drag the past ing, now it’s (C)to the light.

We’re one, but we’re we get to share it.

It leaves you, ba by, if you don’t care for (Am)it.

not the same.

We get to car ry each oth er, car (C)ry each oth er, one.

(Am)not the same.

Well, we hurt each oth er, then we (C)do it a gain.

You say love is a tem ple.

(Am)Love, a high er law.

(C)Love is a tem ple.

(Am)Love the high er law.

You (C)ask me to en ter, but (G)then you make me crawl.

And I can’t be hold ing on

to what you got

when all you got is (C)hurt.

One love,

one blood,

one life, you got to (C)do what you should.

One life

with each oth er,

sis ters,

broth ers.

One life, but we’re not the same.

We got to car ry each oth er, car (C)ry each oth er, one.

One — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "One" by U2: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “One”

What key is "One" by U2 played in?
One is arranged in the key of C 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One" 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 "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 U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "One" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One" by U2. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "One" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "One" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.