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(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
This one goes out (D)to the one I’ve (Em)left be hind.
A sim ple prop
to (C)oc cu (Am7)py (C)my time.
(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
Fire.
Fire.
(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
This one goes out (D)to the one I’ve (Em)left be hind.
An oth er prop
has (C)oc cu (Am7)pied (C)my time.
(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
Fire.
Fire.
Fire.
Fire.
The One I Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The One I Love" by R.E.M.: 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 G, 100 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 I Love”
- What key is "The One I Love" by R.E.M. played in?
- The One I Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The One I Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The One I Love" 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 I Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The One I Love"?
- "The One I Love" was originally performed by R.E.M.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The One I Love"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, D, D#aug, Dpow, Dsus2, Dsus4, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The One I Love" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The One I Love" by R.E.M.. 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 I Love" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 I Love" 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.