Piano Notes for One Last Time – Ariana Grande – CDE FGAB
Key Information for the Song One Last Time by Ariana Grande
Scale: Ab Major Scale (four black keys)
Key Signature: Four flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
Ab Major Scale Notes: Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G
Tempo: 120 bpm
Time Signature: 4/4
Vocal Range: Ab3 to F5
Difficulty Level: Intermediate, Advanced
This post provides the letter notes for the melody of One Last Time by Ariana Grande. The song is written in the key of Ab Major with a moderately fast tempo of 125 beats per minute and a 4/4 time signature. These notes are intended for piano and are suitable for players with some experience as well as for beginners.
One Last Time Piano Tutorial
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Part 1 (Intro Music)
Ab~ Bb~ C*~ (Ab Db*) C* F~~
Eb F~ Eb F~ Ab G~~
Part 2 (Verse 1)
I was a liar, I gave in to the fire
I know I should’ve fought it, at least I’m being honest
Feel like a failure, ’cause I know that I failed you
I should’ve done you better, ’cause you don’t want a liar
Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
I was a liar,
*Ab Eb Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
I gave in to the fire
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
I know I should’ve fought it,
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
at least I’m being honest
Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
Feel like a failure,
*Ab Eb Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
’cause I know that I failed you
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
I should’ve done you better,
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
’cause you don’t want a liar
Part 3 (Pre-Chorus)
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But, boy, I couldn’t give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothin’ here without you
(*Ab *Bb) C (C C) *Bb (*Bb *Bb) *Bb
And I know, and I know, and I know
*Ab *Ab *Bb *Bb *Ab *Ab
she gives you everything
*Ab Db C *Bb *Ab *Bb C *Bb~ *Ab~~~
But, boy, I couldn’t give it to you
(*Ab *Bb) C (C C) *Bb (*Bb *Bb) *Bb
And I know, and I know, and I know
*Ab *Ab *Bb *Bb *Ab *Ab
that you got everything
*Ab Db C *Bb *Ab *Bb C *Bb~ *Ab~~~
But I got nothin’ here without you
Part 4 (Chorus)
So, one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I’ll let you go
B*Aby, I don’t care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
Eb Ab~ Bb~ C*~~
So, one last time
Ab Db* C* F~~
I need to be
Eb F~ Eb F Ab G~~
the one who takes you home
Ab~ Bb~ C*~
One more time
Ab Db* C* E~~ Eb F~~
I promise after that,
Eb F~ Ab G~~
I’ll let you go
(Eb* Eb*) Eb* C*
B*Aby, I don’t care
C* Bb Bb Ab Ab Eb Eb~ Eb~~
if you got her in your heart
(Eb* Eb*) Eb* C*
All I really care
C* Bb Bb Ab Ab Eb Eb~ Eb~~
is you wake up in my arms
Ab~ Bb~ C*~~
One last time
Ab Db* C* E~~ Eb F~~
I need to be the one
Eb F~ Ab G~~
who takes you home
Part 5 (Verse 2)
I don’t deserve it, I know I don’t deserve it
But stay with me a minute, I swear I’ll make it worth it
Can’t you forgive me? At least just temporarily
I know that this is my fault, I should’ve been more careful
Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
I don’t deserve it,
*Ab Eb Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
I know I don’t deserve it
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
But stay with me a minute,
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
I swear I’ll make it worth it
Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
Can’t you forgive me?
*Ab Eb Eb Eb Eb Eb~ C~
At least just temporarily
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
I know that this is my fault,
*Ab Eb Db Db C *Bb~ *Ab~
I should’ve been more careful
Part 6 (Pre-Chorus)
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
But, boy, I couldn’t give it to you
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
But I got nothin’ here without you, b*Aby
(*Ab *Bb) C (C C) *Bb (*Bb *Bb) *Bb *Ab *Ab *Bb *Bb *Ab *Ab
And I know, and I know, and I know she gives you everything
*Ab Db C *Bb *Ab *Bb C *Bb~ *Ab~~~
But, boy, I couldn’t give it to you
(*Ab *Bb) C (C C) *Bb (*Bb *Bb) *Bb *Ab *Ab *Bb *Bb *Ab *Ab
And I know, and I know, and I know that you got everything
*Ab Db C *Bb *Ab *Bb C *Bb~ *Ab~~~
But I got nothin’ here without you
Part 7 (Chorus)
So, one last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
One more time
I promise after that, I’ll let you go
B*Aby, I don’t care if you got her in your heart
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
One last time
I need to be the one who takes you home
Eb Ab~ Bb~ C*~~
So, one last time
Ab Db* C* F~~ Eb F~ Eb F Ab G~~
I need to be the one who takes you home
Ab~ Bb~ C*~
One more time
Ab Db* C* E~~ Eb F~~ Eb F~ Ab G~~
I promise after that, I’ll l et you go
(Eb* Eb*) Eb* C* C* Bb Bb Ab Ab Eb Eb~ Eb~~
B*Aby, I don’t care if you got her in your heart
(Eb* Eb*) Eb* C* C* Bb Bb Ab Ab Eb Eb~ Eb~~
All I really care is you wake up in my arms
Part 8 (Bridge)
Yeah
I know I should’ve fought it, at least I’m bein’ honest, hey
But stay with me a minute, I swear I’ll make it worth it, b*Abe
‘Cause I don’t wanna be without you (Oh)
Melody and Harmony Information for One Last Time
Melody
Key: A♭ Major
Vocal Range: A♭3 to F5
Overall: Catchy and memorable, with a focus on repetition and short, sweet phrases. Utilizes melismas and leaps for added emotional intensity. Features a descending chromatic line in the chorus (“One last time…”) that adds a sense of longing.
Verse: Starts with a simple, stepwise melody. Gradually increases in complexity with melismas and wider intervals.
Chorus: Consists of a repeated hook (“One last time…”) with variations in the second half. Features a higher vocal range compared to the verse.
Bridge: Introduces a new melody with a more emotional feel. Uses chromaticism and wider intervals to create tension.
Harmony
Chords: Primarily uses major chords (A♭ Major, D♭ Major, E♭ Major), creating a bright and optimistic sound. Occasionally employs minor chords (Fm, Eb minor) for moments of tension and reflection.
Progressions: Simple and repetitive, focusing on the three main chords.Utilizes chord inversions and extensions for added texture and color.
Vocals: Primarily uses unison and octave harmonies. Includes some simple thirds and sixths in the chorus and bridge for added depth. Features background vocals that provide support and texture throughout the song.
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