Other arrangements of One Step At A Time
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Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
Hur ry (D)up
and (A)wait.
doubt.
So con close you but it (Bm)so far a (A)way.
Ev ’ry (D)thing
that (Bm)you al ways (A)dreamed of, (Gsus2)close e nough for you to taste but you just can’t touch.
knew.
You wan na show the (D)world, but no one knows your name yet.
Won der when and (A)where and how you’re gon na make it.
You know you (D)can if you get the chance.
In your face (A)and the door keeps slam min’.
Now you’re feel in’ (D)more and more frus trat ed and you’re get tin’ (A)all kind of im pa tient, (Gmaj7)pa tient wait in’, wait in’.
We (A)live and we learn to take one (Em)step at a (D)time.
There’s (Bm)no need to (A)rush.
It’s like (Em)learn ing to (D)fly
or (Bm)fall ing in (A)love.
It’s gon (D)na hap pen when it’s sup posed (A)to hap pen and we (Gmaj7)find the rea sons why
one step at a time.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
You be (D)lieve
and (A)you doubt.
You’re con fused, you got it (Bm)all fig ured (A)out.
Ev ’ry (D)thing that (Bm)you al ways (A)wished for (Gsus2)could be yours, should be yours, would be yours if on ly knew.
You wan na show the (D)world, but no one knows your name yet.
Won der when and (A)where and how you’re gon na make it.
You know you (D)can if you get the chance.
In your face (A)and the door keeps slam min’.
Now you’re feel in’ (D)more and more frus trat ed and you’re get tin’ (A)all kind of im pa tient, (Gmaj7)pa tient wait in’, wait in’.
We (A)live and we learn to take one (Em)step at a (D)time.
There’s (Bm)no need to (A)rush.
It’s like (Em)learn ing to (D)fly or (Bm)fall ing in (A)love.
It’s gon (D)na hap pen when it’s sup posed (A)to hap pen and we (Gmaj7)find the rea sons why
one step at a time.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum, da, da.
one step at a time.
(Fmaj7)When you can’t wait an y long er.
You (Cmaj7)can’t wait, but (Fmaj7)there’s no end in sight.
When you (Dmaj7)need to find the strength, it’s (Gmaj7)your faith that makes you strong er.
The on ly way we get there is one (A)step at (D)a time.
Da, da, da, (D)dum, da, da, da, da, da, (A)da, dum.
Take one (Em)step at a (D)time.
There’s (Bm)no need to (A)rush.
It’s like (Em)learn ing to (D)fly or (Bm)fall in’ in (A)love.
It’s gon (D)na hap pen when it’s sup posed (A)to hap pen and we (Gmaj9)find the rea sons why
one step at a time.
(Em)step at a (D)time.
There’s (Bm)no need to (A)rush.
It’s like (Em)learn ing to (D)fly or (Bm)fall in’ in (A)love.
It’s gon (D)na hap pen when it’s sup posed (A)to hap pen and we (Gmaj9)find the rea sons why
one step at a One
one step at a time.
One Step At A Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "One Step At A Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended chords while keeping a steady, grounded left hand.
Your left hand plays an octave bass pattern throughout, so lock that in first — practice it alone at around 70 BPM until the jumps feel automatic, especially under the Bm and Em roots where your hand has to travel further.
Your right hand is where the real work lives: you're navigating eleven chords, including Gmaj9, Cmaj7, and Fmaj7, which sit outside the home key of D and require deliberate finger placement.
Watch the Asus4-to-A transition closely — let your fourth finger lift cleanly so the suspension actually resolves.
I'd suggest looping the verse progression hands-together at a slow tempo before tackling the chorus, since the borrowed chords (Fmaj7, Cmaj7) tend to trip people up the first few times.
Use light sustain pedal, changing with each new bass note to keep things clear.
This is the song that'll make major seventh shapes feel like second nature under your fingers.
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About “One Step At A Time”
- Can I play "One Step At A Time" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "One Step At A Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "One Step At A Time" by Jordin Sparks played in?
- One Step At A Time is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Step At A Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Step At A Time" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "One Step 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 Step At A Time"?
- "One Step At A Time" was originally performed by Jordin Sparks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Step At A Time"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Cmaj7, D, Dmaj7, Em, Fmaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Jordin Sparks can I play here?
- Try "BATTLEFIELD", "TATTOO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "One Step At A Time"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "One Step At A Time" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "One Step At A Time"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "One Step At A Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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