It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)

by Hello Dolly
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Lyrics

(F9)It (Bbmaj7)on (Gm7)ly

(F7)takes a (Bbmaj7)mo (Gm7)ment,

(F7)for your (Bbmaj7)eyes

(Bb6)to (Gm)meet

and (G9)then

(G7)your (Cm)heart knows

(G9)in a (Cm)mo ment,

(G9)you will (Cm)nev

er (Cm)be

a (Cm7)lone

a (F9)gain.

I (Bbmaj7)held (Gm7)her

(F7)for an (Bbmaj7)in (Gm7)stant,

(F7)But my (Bbmaj7)arms

(Bb6)felt (Gm)sure

and (G7)strong.

It (Cm7)on ly

takes a (Bb)mo (Gm)ment,

to be (Bb)loved

(Gm)a (Cm7)whole (F7)life (Bb)long.

(CN.C.)I’ve heard it (Bbmaj7)said

that love must (Cm7)grow,

that to be (Bbmaj7)sure,

you must be (Cm7)slow.

I saw you (Bbmaj7)smile

and now (Gm7)I know,

I’ll lis ten to (Cm7)just my heart,

that smile made me (F7)trust my heart.

For It (Bb)long.

And that is (Bbmaj7)all

that love’s a (Cm7)bout

and we’ll re (Bbmaj7)call

when time runs (C9)out

that it (Bb)on (Gm)ly

took a (Bb)mo (Gm)ment

to be (Bb)loved

(Gm)a (Cm7)whole (F7)life (Bb)long.

It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!) — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" by Hello Dolly in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 120 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.

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About “It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)”

Why does the accompaniment for "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" by Hello Dolly in?
The backing track is in Eb at 120 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 "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" 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 "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" 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 "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)"?
"It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" was originally performed by Hello Dolly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!) by Hello Dolly, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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