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What if you could go (Am)back and (G)re live one (F)day of your life all don’t o ver a gain, run nin’ down the (Am)make the (G)mis take that (F)left you a mil a lion miles a way from the (G)you you once knew?
Now your (F)yes ter day’s shame keeps you say ing that you’ll nev er get (G)back but you can on a track.
But, (C)what if I told you you’re one step (C)a way from sur ren der, one step (Gsus)a way from com ing (F)home,
com ing (Am)home?
One step (C)from arms wide o pen.
His love (Gsus)has nev er let you (F)go.
You’re not a lone,
you’re one step a way.
It does n’t mat ter how (Am)far and (G)you’ve gone; one (F)mer of cy says you don’t have to keep a run nin’ down the (Am)road the (G)you’re on.
that (F)Love’s nev er met a lost cause.
a way Your the (G)shame, lay it down.
Leave your (F)ghosts in the past, ’cause you know ing that you can’t er go (G)back, but you can on a round.
You’ve (C)nev er been more than you’re one step (C)a way from sur ren der, one step (Gsus)a way from com ing (F)home,
com ing (Am)home.
One step (C)from arms wide o pen.
His love (Gsus)has nev er let you (F)go.
You’re not a lone,
you’re one step a way.
It does n’t mat ter how
you’re one step a way.
(Am)Ooh,
you’re one step a way.
Lay down, (Am)lay down your old chains.
Come now (C)and take up your new name.
Your best (Am)life up a head now.
You’re one step a way.
Lay down, (Am)lay down your old chains.
Come now (C)and take up your new name.
Your best (Am)life up a head now.
You’re one step a way.
You’re one step a way.
Lay down, (Am)lay down your old chains.
Come now (C)and take up your new name.
Your best (Am)life up a head now.
You’re one step a way,
so come on (F)home,
come on (Am)home.
One step (C)from arms wide o pen.
His love (Gsus)has nev er let you (F)go.
You’re not a lone,
you’re one step a way.
Lay down, (C)lay down your old chains.
Take up, (C)take up your new name.
Lay down, (Am)lay down your old chains.
Take up, (Am)take up your new name.
Lay down, lay down your old chains.
Come now, take up your new name.
Your best life up a head now.
(G)Ooh,
one step a way.
Lay down, lay down your old chains.
Come now, take up your new name.
Your best life up a head now.
You’re just one step a way.
One Step Away — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "One Step Away" 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 C, 90 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 Step Away”
- Can I play "One Step Away" 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 Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "One Step Away" by Casting Crowns played in?
- One Step Away 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 Step Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Step Away" 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 Step Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Step Away"?
- "One Step Away" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Step Away"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "One Step Away"?
- 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 Away" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "One Step Away"?
- 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 Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.