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One day you’ll (G)come in to my (G)world and (D)say it all.
You say we’ll (G)be to geth er (Bm)e ven when you’re lost.
One day you’ll (G)say these (D)words I’ve (G)thought but (D)nev er said.
You say we’re (G)bet ter off to geth er in our bed.
I want you (G)here with me
like how I (Bm)pic tured it,
so I don’t (G)have to (A)keep i (G)mag in (A)ing.
Come on, jump (G)out at me;
come on, bring (Bm)ev ’ry thing.
Is it too (G)much to (A)ask for (G)some thing (A)great?
The script was (G)writ ten and I (G)could not (D)change a thing.
I want to (G)rip it all to (Bm)shreds and start a gain.
One day I’ll (G)come in (D)to your (G)world and (D)get it right.
I’ll say we’re (G)bet ter off to geth er here to night.
I want you (G)here with me
like how I (Bm)pic tured it,
so I don’t (G)have to (A)keep i (G)mag in (A)ing.
Come on, jump (G)out at me;
come on, bring (Bm)ev ’ry thing.
Is it too (G)much to (A)ask for (G)some thing (A)great?
(G)some thing (A)great?
(G)some thing (A)great?
Something Great — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Something Great" 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, 112 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 “Something Great”
- Can I play "Something Great" 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 "Something Great" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Something Great" by One Direction played in?
- Something Great 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 "Something Great"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something Great" 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 "Something Great"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something Great"?
- "Something Great" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something Great"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 "Something Great"?
- 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. "Something Great" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Something Great"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Something Great" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.