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This sheet was made from Hetty Sponselee’s YouTube piano video, “'Deborah's Theme', Ennio Morricone, piano solo arrangement, from 'Once upon a time in America'”. Watch it, then keep practicing here.
The beautiful 'Deborah's Theme', from the movie "Once upon a time in America", (1984 Sergio Leone). Arranged for piano solo by Hetty Sponselee for Pianotunes.Open on YouTube
Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America) by Ennio Morricone
About “Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)”
This medium level song is in the key of E at 52 BPM. Uploaded by Nathan.
Questions about this song (5)
- What key is "Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)" in?
- "Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)" by Ennio Morricone is in the key of E with a tempo of 52 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Deborah's Theme (From Once Upon A Time In America)" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Ennio Morricone can I play here?
- Try "Cinema Paradiso", "Gabriel's Oboe (from The Mission)", "Once Upon a Time in the West". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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