Lyrics
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 py my (G)time.
(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
Fire.
Fire.
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 pied my (G)time.
(Em)This one goes out (D)to the one I love.
Fire.
Fire.
Fire.
Fire.
The One I Love by R.E.M.
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The One I Love”
- What key is "The One I Love" in?
- "The One I Love" by R.E.M. is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The One I Love" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The One I Love" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The One I Love" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.