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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Something Great" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Something Great" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Something Great" with hands-separate practice in D at 112 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Something Great"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Something Great" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Something Great"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Something Great" is in the key of D at 112 BPM.