The One That Got Away

by P!nk
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Lyrics

I stood by the ex it door in the (C)ho tel ca fé.

He was play ing with his (G5)band.

I’ve (D)al ways been a suck er, had a weak (C)ness for a boy with a (Gmaj7)gui tar and a drink in his (G5)hand.

His (D)words were like heav en in my (C)hur ri cane;

my (Gmaj7)knees buck led un der; I thought (G5)ev ’ry one was watch ing me.

(D)Watch ing you save my life

with a song.

You were mine

in the back of my mind.

Oh (A7)just for one (Em7)night,

just for a while.

(D)There’s al ways one that gets a (Gmaj7)way,

the (D)one that sneaks up on you then slips a (Gmaj7)way.

Two weeks lat er I was sit tin’ in his a (C)part ment.

He was mak ing cap puc ci (Gmaj7)no.

I said, “What kind of man makes cap puc ci no?” We (D)laughed, we laughed, we laughed, (C)we laughed ’til tears ran down my face.

But my man you’re some one else ’s man, and that ain’t the (Gmaj7)man that I wan na want,

but you keep draw ing me in with those (C)big, brown, ly ing eyes.

But you’ll al ways be (Em7)mine

in the back of my mind.

Oh, (A7)we had a (Em7)night,

just a lit tle while.

(A7)life.

(D)There’s al ways one that gets a (Gmaj7)way,

the (D)one who sneaks up on you then slips a (Gmaj7)way.

(D)In a closed off (C)cor ner of my heart

I’ll al ways see your face,

the one that got a way.

The one that got a way.

Oh, the one that got a way.

(C)Oh, the one that got a way.

Oh, the one that got a way.

I’m not a vic tim of cli chés; I don’t be lieve in soul mates, hap py end ings or “the (G5)one.”

(D)Oh, but then I met you and all that (C)changed.

I had a taste and you’re still (Gmaj7)sit tin’ on the tip of my (G5)tongue.

But you were

The one that got a way.

The one that got a way.

The One That Got Away — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The One That Got Away" by P!nk: 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The One That Got Away”

What key is "The One That Got Away" by P!nk played in?
The One That Got Away 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 "The One That Got Away"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The One That Got Away" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The One That Got Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The One That Got Away"?
"The One That Got Away" was originally performed by P!nk. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The One That Got Away"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, C, D, Em7, G, Gmaj7, Gpow.
What other songs by P!nk can I play here?
Try "RUNAWAY", "TRUE LOVE", "LONG WAY TO HAPPY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The One That Got Away" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The One That Got Away" by P!nk. 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 That Got Away" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 That Got Away" 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.