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This one ’ll nev er sell, they’ll (F#7sus)nev er un der stand,
I don’t e ven sing it well; I (F#7sus)try, but I just can’t.
But I (G)sing it ev ’ry night,
and I (F#7sus)fight to keep it in,
’cause this (A7sus)one’s (A7)for (F#m7)you,
(Em7)this (A11)one’s for (D)you.
I’ve done a hun dred songs, from (F#7sus)fan ta sies to lies,
but this one’s so real for me that (F#7sus)I’m the one who cries.
But I (G)sing it ev ’ry night,
and I (F#7sus)fight to hide the tears,
’cause this (A7sus)one’s (A7)for (F#m7)you,
(Em7)this (A11)one’s for (D)you.
(D)you.
This one’s for you wher ev er you are,
to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s been the same (F#m)since we’ve (C#m7)been a (F#7sus)part.
This one’s for all the love we once (Amaj7)knew,
like ev ’ry thing else I have,
this one’s for you, oh.
This one’s to say that all I can (Amaj7)do
is (Gmaj7)hope that you will hear me sing ’cause this one’s for you.
Oh.
This one’s for you wher ev er you are,
to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s been the same (F#m)since we’ve (C#m7)been a (F#7sus)part.
(F#7)Oh.
This one’s for you wher ev er you are,
to (Bm7)say that noth ing’s been the same (F#m)since we’ve (C#m7)been a (F#7sus)part.
(F#7)Oh.
This One's For You — Simple Sheet Music
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"This One's For You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “This One's For You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This One's For You"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "This One's For You" by Barry Manilow played in?
- This One's For You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This One's For You"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This One's For You" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "This One's For You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This One's For You"?
- "This One's For You" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This One's For You"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, A9, Adom, Am7, Amaj7, Bm7, C#, C#7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
- Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "This One's For You". Key of D, 80 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 — 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.


