Learn "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE" by Michael McDonald on Piano

Master "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE" by Michael McDonald with our interactive piano player. This hard-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 104 BPM, making it a rewarding piece for advanced players to master.

Tip: Break "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE" into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo until they feel natural.

Lyrics

For (E)once in my life, I have (C#m)some one who needs me, some one I’ve need ed so (F#m7)long. For (F#m)once, un a fraid, I can (F#m7)go where life leads me; some how I know I’ll be (E6)strong. For (E)once, I can touch what my (E)heart used to dream of, long be fore I knew, oh, some one warm like (C#m)you would make my dreams come (Amaj7)true. (D#)Oh, (C#m7)yeah (F#m7)yeah. (Fmaj7)For (E)once in my life, I won’t (C#m)let sor row hurt me, not like it’s hurt me be (F#m7)fore. For (F#m)once, I have some thing I (F#m7)know won’t de sert me; I’m not a lone an y (Bm7)more. For (E)once, I can say, “This is (E)mine, you can’t take it.” (Amaj7)Long as I know I have (F#7)love, I can make it. For (E)once in my (C#m)life, I’ve got (F#m7)some one (F#m7)who needs me. (E6)(Some one (D6)who (G13)needs (Cmaj9)me.) Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. (Dbmaj9)(Some one who needs me.) (For once in my (Gm)life.) (E)Oh, (Dm7)yeah, (Gm7)yeah. (Gbmaj7)For (F)once in my (F)life, I won’t let sor row (F#dim7)hurt me, not like it’s hurt me be (Gm7)fore. For (Gm)once, I have some thing I (Gm7)know won’t de sert me; I’m not a lone an y (Cm7)more. For (F)once, I can say, “This is mine, you can’t take it.” Long as I know I have (G7)love, I can make it. For (F)once in my (Dm)life, I’ve got (Gm7)some one (Gm7)who needs me. (F6)(Some one (Eb6)who (Ab13)needs (Dbmaj9)me.) For (C)once in my (Dbmaj9)life. one who needs me.) (F6)(Some one (Eb6)who (Ab13)needs (Dbmaj9)me.) For (C)once in my (Dbmaj9)(Some one who needs me.) (F6)(Some one (Eb6)who (Ab13)needs (Dbmaj9)me.)

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
104 BPM
Difficulty
hard

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How to Play "For Once In My Life" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.