Moments In The Woods (Film Version)

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

Was that me?

Was that him?

Did a prince real ly kiss me?

And kiss me?

And kiss me?

And did I kiss him back?

Was it wrong?

Am I mad?

Is that all?

Does he miss me?

Was he sud den ly Get ting bored with me?

Wake up!

Stop dream ing.

Stop pranc ing a bout the woods.

It’s not be seem ing.

What is it a bout the woods?

Back to life, back to sense, Back to child, back to hus band, No one lives in the woods.

There are vows, there are ties, There are needs, there are stand ards, There are should n’ts and shoulds.

Why not both in stead?

There’s the an swer, if you’re clev er:

Have a child for warmth, And a bak er for bread, And a prince

for what ev er Nev er!

It’s these woods.

Face the facts, find the boy, Join the group, stop the Gi ant, Just get out of these woods.

Was that him?

Yes, it was.

Was that me?

No, it was n’t, Just a trick of the woods.

Just a mo ment,

One pe cu liar pass ing mo ment...

Must it all be ei ther less or more, Ei ther plain or grand?

Is it al ways “or”?

Is it nev er “and”?

That’s what woods are for:

For those mo ments in the woods.

Oh, if life were made of mo ments,

E ven now and then a bad one!

But if life were on ly mo ments,

Then you’d nev er know you had one.

First a witch, then a child, Then a prince, then a mo ment— Who can live in the woods?

And to get what you wish, On ly just for a mo ment— These are dan ger ous woods...

Let the mo ment go...

Don’t for get it for a mo ment, though.

Just re mem ber ing you’ve had an “and” When you’re back to “or” Makes the “or” mean more Than it did be fore.

Now I un der stand

And it’s time to leave the woods!

Moments In The Woods (Film Version) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" by Stephen Sondheim: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Moments In The Woods (Film Version)”

What key is "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Moments In The Woods (Film Version) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)"?
"Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" by Stephen Sondheim. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Moments In The Woods (Film Version)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.