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 — Simple Sheet Music

"One" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "One"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "One". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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