The One That Got Away

by Jake Owen
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(F)She rolled (C)in

my lit tle (F)sand y (C)town

she spent the (F)sum mer (C)there,

a cou ple (F)hous es (C)down.

Well, there was (F)mag ic in (C)the air

when she the (F)caught my (C)eye.

We shared (F)three short (C)months like (Am)she did and one (F)long good (C)bye.

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way,

the one that (F)wrecked my (C)heart.

I should have (F)nev er let (C)her go, I should have (Am)begged her to (G)stay.

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way,

yeah, the (F)one that got (C)a way.

Well, she (F)kissed my (C)lips

down lit on (F)O cean (C)Drive.

She set my (F)world on (C)fire

on cou the (F)fourth of (C)Ju

We wrote our (F)names ic in (C)the sand

un der the (F)star soaked (C)sky.

But all (F)washed a (C)way like (Am)she did with the (F)ris ing (C)tide.

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way,

the one that (F)wrecked my (C)heart.

I should have (F)nev er let (C)her go, I should have (Am)begged her to (G)stay.

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way,

yeah, the (F)one that got (C)a way.

Well, she (Am)yeah.

(F)Ev โ€™ry sum mer that rolls a round, Iโ€™m (G)look ing o ver my shoul der,

(F)wish ing I could see her face,

(G)wish ing I could hold her.

She was the

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way.

Yeah, she (F)wrecked my heart.

I should have (F)nev er let (C)her go, I should have (Am)begged her to (G)stay.

She was the (F)one that got (C)a way,

she was the (F)one that got (C)a way.

(F)She rolled (C)in

my lit tle (F)sand y (C)town.

She spent the (F)sum mer (C)here,

a cou ple (F)hous es down.

The One That Got Away โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The One That Got Away" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 114 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œThe One That Got Awayโ€

Why does "The One That Got Away" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The One That Got Away".
What key is "The One That Got Away" by Jake Owen played in?
The One That Got Away is arranged in the key of C 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 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The One That Got Away" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The One That Got Away"?
Yes โ€” 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 Jake Owen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jake Owen can I play here?
Try "BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The One That Got Away"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The One That Got Away".
Can I see all the notes in "The One That Got Away"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 114 BPM.

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