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I nev er meant to get us in this deep.
I (Bb)nev er meant for this to mean a thing.
Oh, I (G7)wish you were the one,
(F6)wish you were the one that got a way.
I got caught up by the chase,
and (Bb)you got high on ev ’ry lit tle game.
I (Gm)wish you were the one,
(F6)wish you were the one that got a way.
(Gm)Oh, if I (F)could go back in time, when you on (Asus)ly held me in my mind, just (F)a long ing, gone (E7sus)with out (Asus)a trace.
Oh, I wish (F)I’d (Dm)nev er
(F6)e ver seen (Asus)your face.
I (F5)wish (G5)you were the one,
(E5)wish (F5)you were the one (E5)that got a way.
I miss the way you want ed me
when I was stay ing just out of your reach,
(Gm)beg ging for the slight est touch.
(Bb6)Ooh, you could n’t (Em7)get e nough.
Mmm.
(Dm)Got a way from (Dm)me,
(Dm)got a (Dm)way from (Dm)me
(Dm)’fore an (Dm)y bod y (Dm)has to (Dm)bleed.
Oh,
if I (F)could go back in time, when you on (Asus)ly held me in my (Bb)mind, just (F)a long ing, gone (E7sus)with out (Asus)a trace.
(Gm)Oh, I wish (F)I’d (Dm)nev er e ver (F6)seen your (Asus)face.
I (F5)wish (G5)you were the one,
I (E5)wish (F5)you were the one, (E5)oh, I (F5)wish (G5)you were the one,
I (E5)wish (F5)you were the one (E5)that (CN.C.)got a way.
The One That Got Away — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The One That Got Away" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The One That Got Away”
- Can I play "The One That Got Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The One That Got Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The One That Got Away" by The Civil Wars played in?
- The One That Got Away is arranged in the key of G 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 72 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 — 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 — 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 The Civil Wars. 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 16 chords: Asus4, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, C, Dm, Dpow, E7, +8 more.
- What other songs by The Civil Wars can I play here?
- Try "KINGDOM COME", "POISON & WINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The One That Got Away"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The One That Got Away" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The One That Got Away"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The One That Got Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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