Does "Just Once" 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. "Just Once" is in the key of C at 52 BPM.

What chords are in "Just Once"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Just Once — Piano Lead Sheet

"Just Once" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 52 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I did my (Fmaj7)best, but I (Em7)guess my best was n’t good e nough ’cause (Dm7)here we are, back (G)where we were be fore. Seems (Dm7)noth ing ev er chang es, we’re (Am)back to be ing stran go gers, and it (Dm7)won d’ring if we ought to stay or (F)head on out the door. Just (G)once can’t we (Gm7)fig ure out what we keep do in’ (Fmaj7)wrong? (Dm7)Why we nev er last for ver y long? (Am)What are we do in’ wrong? Just (G)once can’t we (Gm7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Fmaj7)right? To (Dm7)make the mag ic last for more than (Em7)just one night? If (Dm7)we could just get to it, I (F)know we could break through it. I gave my (Fmaj7)all, but I (Em7)think my all may have been too much ’cause (Dm7)Lord knows we’re not (G)get ting an y where. It (Dm7)seems we’re al ways blow in’ what (Am)ev er we’ve got stran go in’, and it (Dm7)seems at times with all we’ve got we (F)have n’t got a prayer. Just (G)once can’t we (Gm7)fig ure out what we keep do in’ (Fmaj7)wrong? (Dm7)Why the good times nev er last for long? (Am)Where are we go in’ wrong? Just (G)once can’t we (Gm7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Fmaj7)right? To (Dm7)make the mag ic last for more than (Em7)just one night? I (Dm7)know we could break through it if (F)know we could break through it. (F)we could just get to it. Just (Ab)once I want to (Fm7)un der stand (Bbm7)why it al ways (Db)comes back to good (Ab)bye. (B)Why can’t we get our (G#m7)selves in hand (C#m7)and ad mit to (B)one an oth er (E)we’re no good with out each oth er, take the best and make it bet ter, (Em7)find a way to stay to geth (A)er? Just (A)once can’t we (Am7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Gmaj7)right? Oh, (D)to (Em7)make the mag ic last for more than (F#m7)just one night? I (Em7)know we could break through it if (G)we could just get to it just (D)once. Whoa, we can (Gm)get to it just (D)once.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 52 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram

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How to Play "Just Once" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.