Other arrangements of The One
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The One" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "The One" by Elton John played in?
- The One is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The One" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The One" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The One" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The One" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.