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I saw you danc in’ out the o cean,
run nin’ fast a long the sand;
a spir it born of earth and wa ter,
where sex and fly in’ from your hands.
In the in stant that you love
some one,
in the sec ond that the ham mer hits,
and sees re al i ty runs up your spine
a long lost the (Cm)piec es fi (Bb)n'ly git
And all I ev er need ed was the one,
like free dom feels where wild (Gm)hors es run.
When stars col lide
like (Bb)you and I,
no (Bb9)shad ows block the sun.
You’re all I’ve ev er need ed.
Ba by, (F)you’re the one.
I There are car a vans we fol low,
drunk en nights in dark ho tels,
when chanc es breathe be tween the si lence,
where sex and love no long er gel.
For the each man in his time
is Cain,
in un til he walks a long the beach
and sees his fu ture in the wa ter, spine
a long lost the (Cm)heart with in (Bb)his reach.
And all I ev er need ed was the one,
like free dom feels where wild (Gm)hors es run.
When stars col lide
like (Bb)you and I,
no (Bb9)shad ows block the sun.
You’re all I’ve ev er need ed.
Ba by, (F)you’re the one.
And all I ev er need ed
(D7)was the one,
like free dom feels where wild (Gm)hors es run.
When stars col lide
like (Bb)you and I,
no (Bb9)shad ows block the sun.
You’re all I’ve ev er need ed.
Ooh, ba by, you’re the one.
And all I ev er need ed
(D7)was the one,
like free dom feels where wild (Gm)hors es run.
When stars col lide
like (Bb)you and I,
no (Bb9)shad ows block the sun.
You’re all I’ve ev er need ed.
Ooh, ba by, you’re the one.
You’re all I’ve ev er need ed.
Ooh, ba by, you’re the one.
The One — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The One" 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 Eb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The One”
- Can I play "The One" 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 "The One" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The One" by Elton John played in?
- The One is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The One"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The One" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The One"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The One"?
- "The One" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The One"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Bb, Bb9, C, Cm, Cm7, Csus2, D, D7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The One"?
- 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. "The One" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The One"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The One" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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