One

by Marvin Hamlisch
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Lyrics

(Fmaj7)One

sin gu lar sen sa tion (B7)ev ’ry lit tle step she takes.

(Fmaj7)One

thrill ing com bi na tion (Cm)ev ’ry move that she (D7)makes.

One smile and (E7)sud den ly no bod y (E7)else will (Am)do.

You know you’ll (Eb7)nev er be lone ly with (Abm)you (Eb7)know (Cb7)who.

(Fmaj7)One

mo ment in her pres ence (B7)and you can for get the rest,

(Bbmaj7)for the girl is sec ond best

to (Am)none,

(A7)son.

(D9)Ooooh!

Sigh!

(C)Give her your at ten tion.

(Am7)Do I (D7)real ly have to men tion (G7)she’s

(C7)the

(F)one?

She walks in to a room and you know she’s un (F#7)com mon ly rare, ver y u nique, per i pa tet ic, po et ic and chic.

She walks in to a room and you know from her (Edim)mad den ing poise, ef fort less whirl, she’s the spe cial girl.

(F#dim)Stroll

(B7)ing,

can’t help all of her qual i ties ex (Fdim)tol

(Bb7)ling.

(Ebm)Load ed with cha (Bb7)ris ma is my (F#7)jaun ti ly, saun ter ing, (C#)am bl ing sham bl er.

She walks in to a room and you know you must (F#7)shuf fle a long, join the pa rade.

She’s the quin tes sense of mak ing the grade.

This is what cha call (B7)trav ’ling!

Oh, strut your stuff.

Can’t get e nough (A7)of

(G7)her.

(Em7)Love

(A7)her.

I’m a son of a gun, she is one of a (C)kind.

(F)one?

One — Piano Lead Sheet

"One" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “One

Where are the chord symbols for "One" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "One" is in Bb.
What key is "One" by Marvin Hamlisch played in?
One is arranged in the key of Bb 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?
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 Marvin Hamlisch. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Marvin Hamlisch can I play here?
Try "One", "What I Did For Love", "What I Did For Love (from 'A Chorus Line')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "One" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "One" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "One"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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