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 Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" by Hello Dolly. 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, 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!)”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)".
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.
How do I use "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "It Only Takes A Moment (From Hello, Dolly!)" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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