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It’s been one week since you looked at me, cocked your head to one side and (D9)said, “I’m an gry.” Five days since you laughed at me, say ing, (A)“Get that to geth er, come (Gmaj13)back and see me.” Three days since the liv ing room.
I (A)re al ized it’s all my fault, but (D9)could n’t tell you.
(A)Yes ter day you’d for giv en me, but it ’ll (A)still be two days till I (Gmaj13)say I’m sor ry.
Hold it now and watch the hood wink as I make you (A)stop, think.
You’ll think you’re look ing at Aq ua (D9)man.
I sum mon fish to the dish, al though I (D9)like the Cha let (A)Swiss, I like the su shi ’cause it’s nev er touched a fry ing (D9)pan.
(A)Hot like wa sa be when I bust rhymes, big like Le (A)Ann Rimes, be cause I’m all a bout val (D9)ue.
Bert Kaemp fert’s got the mad hits, you try to (A)match wits, you try to hold me, but I bust (D9)through.
Gon na make a break and take a fake.
I’d like a (D9)stink in’, ach in’ (A)shake.
I like va nil la, it’s the fin est of the fla (D9)vors.
Got ta see the show, ’cause then you’ll know the ver ti (D9)go is gon na (A)grow, ’cause it’s so dan ger ous, you’ll have to sign a waiv (D9)er.
How can I help it (E9)if I think you’re fun ny when you’re mad?
Try in’ hard (D9)not to smile, though I feel bad.
I’m the kind of (E9)guy who laughs at a fu ner al.
(C#m)Can’t un der stand (D9)what I mean?
Well, you soon will.
I have a ten den (E9)cy to wear my mind on my sleeve.
I have a his to (D9)ry of tak ing off my shirt.
It’s been one week since you looked at me, threw your arms in the air and (D9)said, “You’re cra zy.” Five days since you tack led me.
I’ve (A)still got the rug burns on (Gmaj13)both my knees.
It’s been three days since the af ter noon you (A)re al ized it’s not my fault, not a (D9)mo ment too soon.
(A)Yes ter day you’d for giv en me, and now I (A)sit back and wait till you (Gmaj13)say you’re sor ry.
It ’ll (A)still be two till we say (D9)we’re sor ry.
It ’ll (A)still be two till we say (D9)wa sa be.
(A)Birch mont Sta d’um, home of (D9)the Rob bie.
One Week — Simple Sheet Music
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"One Week" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 112 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 Week”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "One Week"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies played in?
- One Week is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Week"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Week" 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 Week"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Week"?
- "One Week" was originally performed by Barenaked Ladies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "One Week"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C#m, D9, E9, F#m7, Gmaj.
- What other songs by Barenaked Ladies can I play here?
- Try "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ONE LITTLE SLIP", "ODDS ARE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "One Week". Key of A, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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