About “The One That Got Away”

Can I learn "The One That Got Away" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The One That Got Away" with hands-separate practice in G at 72 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The One That Got Away"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The One That Got Away" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The One That Got Away"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The One That Got Away" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.