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(D)I’ve tried (A)play ing it (D)cool.
Girl, when I’m (A)look ing at (G)you
(G)I can’t (A)ev er be (Bm)brave
’cause (G)you make my (A)heart (D)race.
Shot me (A)out of the (D)sky.
You’re my (A)kryp to (G)nite.
(G)You keep (A)mak ing me (Bm)weak.
Yeah, (G)fro zen and (A)can’t (D)breathe.
Some thing’s got ta give now,
’cause I’m dy ing just to make you (A)see.
That I need you here with me now.
’Cause (G)you’ve got that one thing.
So (D)get out, (G)get out, get (D)out of my head and (Bm)fall in (G)to my arms (A)in (D)stead.
I don’t, (G)I don’t, don’t (Bm)know what it is, but (G)I need that (A)one (D)thing.
And (Bm)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
One Thing — Piano Lead Sheet
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"One Thing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 126 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “One Thing”
- Where are the chord symbols for "One Thing" 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 Thing" is in D.
- What key is "One Thing" by One Direction played in?
- One Thing 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 Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Thing" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "One Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Thing"?
- "One Thing" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "One Thing" 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 Thing" is in the key of D at 126 BPM.
- What chords are in "One Thing"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.