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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.
Just Once — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Just Once”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Just Once" 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. "Just Once" is in C.
- What key is "Just Once" by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram played in?
- Just Once is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just Once"?
- The arrangement plays at 52 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Just Once" 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 "Just Once"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Just Once"?
- "Just Once" was originally performed by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Just Once"?
- This arrangement uses 33 chords: A, Ab, Am, Am7, Am9, B, Bbm7, Bm, +25 more.
- 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.
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