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€” Simple Sheet Music

"The One That Got Away" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The One That Got Away"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The One That Got Away". Key of C, 114 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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