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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 — 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 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”
- 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 G.
- 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.
- 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 G at 72 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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