One Piece At A Time

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

I’d (C7)get it (F)one piece at a time and it (Bb7)would n’t cost me a dime.

You’d (C)know it’s (C7)me when I come through your (F)town.

I’m gon na ride a round in style.

I’m gon na (Bb7)drive ev ’ry bod y wild, ’cause I’ll (C)have the (C7)on ly one there is a (F)round.

I’d (C7)get it (F)one piece at a time and it (Bb7)would n’t cost me a dime.

You’d (C)know it’s (C7)me when I come through your (F)town.

I’m gon na ride a round in style.

I’m gon na (Bb7)drive ev ’ry bod y wild, ’cause I’ll (C)have the (C7)on ly one there is a (F)round.

One Piece At A Time — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "One Piece At A Time" by Johnny Cash 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 Bb, 160 BPM.

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

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About “One Piece At A Time”

Can I learn "One Piece At A Time" 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 Piece At A Time" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 160 BPM.
What key is "One Piece At A Time" by Johnny Cash played in?
One Piece At A Time 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 Piece At A Time"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Piece At A Time" 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 Piece At A Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Piece At A Time"?
"One Piece At A Time" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". 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 Piece At A Time"?
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 Piece At A Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "One Piece At A Time"?
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 Piece At A Time" is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM.