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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.
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.)
For Once In My Life — Piano Lead Sheet
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"For Once In My Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 104 BPM.
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About “For Once In My Life”
- Where are the chord symbols for "For Once In My Life" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "For Once In My Life" is in E.
- What key is "For Once In My Life" by Michael McDonald played in?
- For Once In My Life is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "For Once In My Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "For Once In My Life" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "For Once In My Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "For Once In My Life"?
- "For Once In My Life" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "For Once In My Life"?
- This arrangement uses 51 chords: A6, Abdom, Am, Am7, Amaj7, B7, Bb6, Bbmaj7, +43 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "REDEMPTION SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "For Once In My Life" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "For Once In My Life" is in the key of E at 104 BPM.
- What chords are in "For Once In My Life"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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