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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "One Thing" by One Direction: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "One Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One Thing" by One Direction. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "One Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "One Thing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.