Something Great

by One Direction
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Something Great" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Something Great”

Where are the chord symbols for "Something Great" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Something Great" is in D.
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.
Does "Something Great" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Something Great" is in the key of D at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Something Great"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.