Good (Bb)bye, old (Bdim7)friend, this (Cm7)is the (A)end of the (Bb)man I used to (D7)be,
’cause there’s (Gm)been a (Gmaj7)strange and (Gm7)wel come (C7)change in (Cm7)me.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I have (Bb6)some one who (Bdim7)needs me, (Cm)some one I’ve (Ab)need ed so (F7)long.
For (Cm)once, un a (Ab)fraid I can (F7)go where life (Faug7)leads me and (Bb)some how I (F7)know I’ll be (Bb)strong.
For once I can (Bb6)touch what my (Daug)heart used to dream of (Eb)long be fore I (Cm)knew
(Bbmaj7)some one (Dm)warm like (Gm)you
would (Gm7)make my (C7)dream come (Cm7)true.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I won’t (Bb6)let sor row (Bdim7)hurt me, (Cm)not like it’s (Ab)hurt me be (F7)fore.
For (Cm)once I have (Ab)some thing I (F7)know won’t de (Faug7)sert me, (Bb)I’m not a (F7)lone a ny (Bb)more.
For once I can (Bb6)say this is (Daug)mine, you can’t take it.
(Eb)Long as I (Eb)know I have (C9)love, I can make it.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I have (Bb6)some one (Eb)who (F7)needs (Bb)me.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I have (Bb6)some one who (Bdim7)needs me, (Cm)some one I’ve (Ab)need ed so (F7)long.
For (Cm)once, un a (Ab)fraid I can (F7)go where life (Faug7)leads me and (Bb)some how I (F7)know I’ll be (Bb)strong.
For once I can (Bb6)touch what my (Daug)heart used to dream of (Eb)long be fore I (Cm)knew
(Bbmaj7)some one (Dm)warm like (Gm)you
would (Gm7)make my (C7)dream come (Cm7)true.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I won’t (Bb6)let sor row (Bdim7)hurt me, (Cm)not like it’s (Ab)hurt me be (F7)fore.
For (Cm)once I have (Ab)some thing I (F7)know won’t de (Faug7)sert me, (Bb)I’m not a (F7)lone a ny (Bb)more.
For once I can (Bb6)say this is (Daug)mine, you can’t take it.
(Eb)Long as I (Eb)know I have (C9)love, I can make it.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I have (Bb6)some one (Eb)who (F7)needs (Bb)me.
For (Bb)once I can (Bbaug)feel that some (Cm7)bo dy’s (F7)heard (F#dim7)my (Gm)plea.
For (Bb)once in my (Bbaug)life I have (Bb6)some one (Eb)who (F7)needs (Gb)me.
For Once In My Life — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "For Once In My Life" by Dean Martin. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “For Once In My Life”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "For Once In My Life" by Dean Martin in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "For Once In My Life" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "For Once In My Life"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "For Once In My Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "For Once In My Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "For Once In My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "For Once In My Life"?
- "For Once In My Life" was originally performed by Dean Martin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Dean Martin are available?
- Other accompaniments by Dean Martin: "Baby, It's Cold Outside", "How D'ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?", "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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