Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)

by Stephen Sondheim

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Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Bb)mine.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Db)fine.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time that you faced it, I (Cm7)al ways (F)get (E)my man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na de (Bb)cide.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er there’s no where to (Db)hide.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time, so why waste it in (Eb7)chat ter?

Let’s (Dm7)set tle

the (G)mat ter.

Ba by, you’re mine on a plat ter, I (Eb)al (Ddim)ways (Dbdim)get (C)my (Bb)man.

(F)But (Bbm6)if you in sist, babe, the (Gb)chal lenge de lights me.

The (F)more you re sist, babe, the (F)more it ex cites me.

And (Abm)no one I’ve (Abm(maj7))kissed, babe, (Db9)ev er fights me a gain.

(Db)If (C)you’re on my list, it’s (F)just a ques tion of (Dm7)when.

When I get a (Cm7)yen,

then ba by, a (C)men.

I’m count ing to (C7sus)ten,

and (F7)then

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you like noth ing you’ve (Bb)known.

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you, and you all a (Db)lone.

Soon er is (Cm(maj7))bet ter than lat er, but (Eb7)lov er,

I’ll (Dm7)hov er,

I’ll (G)plan.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (Cm7)hold ing

my (F)man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Bb)mine.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Db)fine.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time that you faced it, I (Cm7)al ways (F)get (E)my man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na de (Bb)cide.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er there’s no where to (Db)hide.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time, so why waste it in (Eb7)chat ter?

Let’s (Dm7)set tle

the (G)mat ter.

Ba by, you’re mine on a plat ter, I (Eb)al (Ddim)ways (Dbdim)get (C)my (Bb)man.

(F)But (Bbm6)if you in sist, babe, the (Gb)chal lenge de lights me.

The (F)more you re sist, babe, the (F)more it ex cites me.

And (Abm)no one I’ve (Abm(maj7))kissed, babe, (Db9)ev er fights me a gain.

(Db)If (C)you’re on my list, it’s (F)just a ques tion of (Dm7)when.

When I get a (Cm7)yen,

then ba by, a (C)men.

I’m count ing to (C7sus)ten,

and (F7)then

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you like noth ing you’ve (Bb)known.

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you, and you all a (Db)lone.

Soon er is (Cm(maj7))bet ter than lat er, but (Eb7)lov er,

I’ll (Dm7)hov er,

I’ll (G)plan.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (Cm7)hold ing

my (F)man.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (F)hold ing

my (Bb)man.

Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man) by Stephen Sondheim — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)” by Stephen Sondheim 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 92 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" 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 "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
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.
What other Stephen Sondheim songs work for kids?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.