Be the One by Dua Lipa — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

BETHEONE

! Dua Lipa · 2015 !

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    Verse 1
I see the (1), I see the moon, I see the moon
Oh, when you're looking at the sun
You're not a (2), not a fool, not a fool
No, you're not fooling anyone

Oh, but when you're (3), when you're gone, when you're gone
Oh baby, all the (4) go out
Thinking now that maybe I was (5), I was wrong, I was wrong
Come back to me, baby, we can work this out

Chorus
Oh baby, come on, let me get to know you
Just another (6) so that I can show
That I won't let you down and (7)
No, I won't let you down and run
'Cause I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one
I could be the one

Verse 2
I see in (8), I see in blue, I see in blue
Oh, when you see everything in (9)
There is nothing that I (10) do for you, do for you, do for you
Oh, 'cause you got inside my (11)

Oh, but when you're gone, when you're gone, when you're gone
Oh baby, all the lights go out
Thinking now that maybe I was wrong, I was wrong, I was wrong
Come back to me, baby, we can work this out

[Chorus]

Bridge
Be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one, be the one (I could be the one)
Be the one, be the one, be the one
Be the one, be the one, be the one (will you be (12)?)

Final Chorus
Oh baby, come on, let me get to know you
Just another chance so that I can (13)
That I won't let you down and run
No, I won't let you down and run
'Cause I could be the (14)
I could be the one
I could be the one
  

Be the One

Dua Lipa · 2015

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Song Worksheets

Antonym Attack

Write the opposite of each word from the song. Use the word forms given.

1. wrong →

2. come →

3. lights →

4. inside →

5. back →

6. work out →

Genre Swap

Imagine this pop song as a country music ballad. Rewrite two lines to match the new style. Think about country themes like small towns, trucks, or heartbreak.

Choose a genre: Country · Hip-hop · Folk · Pop ballad · Reggae

Country music often uses simple, direct language and tells stories about real life. How would a country singer express these feelings?

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Be the One was Dua Lipa's breakthrough single, reaching the top 10 in over 11 countries including Germany, Australia, and Belgium.
⭐The song was written by Dua Lipa along with Digital Farm Animals, who also produced the track in London.
🎸The music video was filmed in a Miami warehouse and features Dua Lipa dancing with colorful neon lighting effects.
📀Be the One helped Dua Lipa win the BBC Sound of 2016 poll, making her one of the most promising new artists.
🎤The song's success led to Dua Lipa signing with Warner Records and launching her international music career.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What does it mean to 'be the one' for someone?
2Why do you think the singer mentions seeing in blue and red?

3Have you ever asked someone for a second chance? How did it feel?
4Is it possible to love someone too much? Where should we draw the line?

🎭 Play It! — Charades

A student (or teacher) secretly picks a song title or artist from the board. They act it out — no speaking, no miming letters. First person to guess correctly takes the next turn.