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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The One That Got Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “The One That Got Away”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The One That Got Away" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The One That Got Away" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "The One That Got Away" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The One That Got Away" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The One That Got Away"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.