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I’ve tried play ing it cool.
But when I’m look ing at you,
I can’t ev er be brave
’cause you make my heart race.
(D)Shot me (A)out of the (D)sky;
but (A)you’re my kryp tice ton (G)ite.
that (A)You keep ing 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 one thing.
So, (D)get out, (D)get out, get (A)out of my (D)head and (Bm7)fall in (D)to my arms (A)in (D)stead.
(D)I don’t, (D)I 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.
(D)Now I’m (A)climb ing the (D)walls,
but (A)you don’t no tice at (G)all
that (A)I’m go ing 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 one thing.
So, (D)get out, (D)get out, get (A)out of my (D)head and (Bm7)fall in (D)to my arms (A)in (D)stead.
(D)I don’t, (D)I 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, (D)get out, (D)get out, get (A)out of my (D)mind, and (Bm7)come on, (D)come in to (A)my (D)life.
(D)I don’t, (D)I 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 one thing.
(Oh whoa,
oh whoa,
oh whoa.)
(D)You’ve got that (A)one thing.
(CN.C.)Get out, get out, get out of my head, and fall in to my arms in stead.
So, (Bm7)you’ve got that (A)one (D)thing.
One Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "One Thing" 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, 128 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “One Thing”
- Can I play "One Thing" 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 Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Thing" 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 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 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G, Gmaj7, Gpow.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "One Thing"?
- 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 Thing" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "One Thing"?
- 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 Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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