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Only Once In My Life

· by Agustin Lara

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)On ly (Bb7)once in my (Eb)life

if (Edim7)I could (Bb7)hold you,

(CN.C.)on ly once I might (Fm)find

what (Bb)true love (Eb)means.

I’m a fool (Ebmaj7)just to hope (Eb6)I could (Edim7)know to bri lló ment of sur (Bb7)ren

der,

the sur ren der to the mag ic of feel ing your lips a gainst (Eb)mine.

On ly (Bb7)once in my (Eb)life,

to (Edim7)love com (Bb7)plete

ly;

(CN.C.)spend the rest of my (Fm)life

with (Bb)on ly (Eb)you.

In a prayer (Ebmaj7)or a dream (Eb6)to be (Edim7)lieve za that di could last for (Bb7)ev

er,

and for ev er de be some thing to that hap pened tan just once in my (Eb)life.

(CN.C.)On ly (Bb7)once in my (Eb)vez

a (Edim7)mé la (Bb7)vi

da,

(CN.C.)so la men te na (Fm)vez

y (Bb)na da (Eb)más.

U na vez (Ebmaj7)na da más (Eb6)en mi (Edim7)huer to that mo ment la pe (Bb7)ran

za,

la pe ran der za que lum bra ca mi no de mi so le (Eb)dad.

U na (Bb7)vez na da (Eb)más

se (Edim7)tre ga (Bb7)al ma,

(CN.C.)con la dul ce to (Fm)tal

re (Bb)nun cia (Eb)ción

y cuan do (Ebmaj7)se mi la (Eb6)gro rea (Edim7)li za pro love could gio de (Bb7)mar se,

hay cam pa nas could be fies thing to que can pened tan en el co ra (Eb)zón.

(CN.C.)So la (Bb7)men te na (Bb7)hap pened tan just once in my (Eb)life.

Only Once In My Life by Agustin Lara — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only Once In My Life” by Agustin Lara 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 Ab at 100 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 "Only Once In My Life" 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 "Only Once In My Life"?: 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 "Only Once In My Life" use?: Just 18 chords: Ab, Adim7, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bbaug, C, Cb7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Agustin Lara songs work for kids?: Try "Granada", "Only Once In My Life (Solamente Una Vez)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.