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Once Upon A Time

· by Brooklyn The Musical

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Lyrics

Has

(Bbsus2)an y one ev er read (F)you a (Bb)fair y tale

and (Eb)tak en you to (F)plac es

(Eb)mag i cal,

where homes are made of (F)gin ger bread and (Bb)skies are al ways (Ebsus2)blue,

where (Cm7)pump kins turn to coach es

and (F)wish es all (Bb)come (F7)true?

Has

(Bb)an y one ev er (Eb)sung (F)you a (Bb)lull a by?

You can (Eb)fly a bove the (F)rain clouds.

(Eb)Close your eyes.

Let the (Eb)mel o dy

(F)car ry you.

Leave all your fears be (Eb)hind

and (Fsus)float a cross the rain bow sky to (F)“once up on a time.”

I be (F)lieved

in mir (Bb)a cles.

I be (F)lieved

that (Bb)love would con quer all.

I be (F)lieved

(Gm)an y thing was pos si ble, and I be (Bb)lieved a gain the mo (Eb)ment when

I (Bb)saw you here to night.

Now (Bb)“once up on a time”

has (Eb)nev er (F)felt

more (Bb)right.

I be (F)lieved

in mir (Bb)a cles.

I be (F)lieved

that (Bb)love

would (Eb)con quer all.

I be lieved (Gm)an y thing was pos si ble.

Once

up on a (E)time.

Once

up on a (E)time.

(B)Oh yes,

I be (F#)lieved

that (G#m)an y thing was pos si ble.

And I be (B)lieved a gain the mo ment when I (B)saw you here to night.

(F#)Now (B)once up on a time

has (E)nev

er felt

more (G)right,

(G)ah,

more (CN.C.)right.

Once Upon A Time by Brooklyn The Musical — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Once Upon A Time” by Brooklyn The Musical in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Once Upon A Time" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Once Upon A Time"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Once Upon A Time" use?: Just 20 chords: A, B, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, C#, C#m7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brooklyn The Musical songs work for kids?: Try "STREETSINGER", "RAVEN", "I NEVER KNEW HIS NAME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.