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I’ve tried (A)play ing it (D)cool.
But when I’m (A)look ing at (G)you,
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;
but you’re my (A)kryp to (G)nite.
that You keep (A)mak ing me (Bm)weak;
yeah, (Gmaj7)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 (Gmaj7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
So, get out, get (D)out, get (A)out of my (D)head and (Bm)fall in to (D)my arms (A)in (D)stead.
I don’t, I (D)don’t, don’t (A)know what it (Bm)is, but (D)I need that (A)one (D)thing, and (Bm7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
Now I’m (A)climb ing the (D)walls,
but you don’t (A)no at (G)all
that I’m go (A)out of my (Bm)mind
yeah, (Gmaj7)all day and (A)all (D)night.
Some thing’s got ta give now,
’cause I’m dy ing just to know your (A)name.
And I need you here with me now,
’cause (Gmaj7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
So, get out, get (D)out, get (A)out of my (D)head and (Bm)fall in to (D)my arms (A)in (D)stead.
I don’t, I (D)don’t, don’t (A)know what it (Bm)is, but (D)I need that (A)one (D)thing, and (Bm7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
(A)one (D)thing.
So, get out, get (D)out, get (A)out of my (D)mind and (Bm7)come on, come (D)in to (A)my (D)life.
I don’t, I (D)don’t, don’t (A)know what it (D)is, but (D)I need that (A)one (D)thing, and (Bm7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
(G)Whoa,
oh whoa,
oh whoa.
(D)You’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
Get out, get (D)out, get (A)out of my (D)head and (Bm7)fall in to (D)my arms (A)in (D)stead.
So,
One Thing — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"One Thing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 110 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 Thing”
- Why does "One Thing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "One Thing".
- 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Thing" 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 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 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "One Thing"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "One Thing".
- Can I see all the notes in "One Thing"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 110 BPM.