Once

by The Swell Season
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Lyrics

Part of (Gm)me

has died

and won’t re (Gm)turn.

And part of (Gm)me

wants to (F)hide;

the part that’s (Gm)burned.

Once,

(D)once,

knew how to talk to (C)you.

Once,

(D)once,

but not an y more.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Part of (Gm)me

has vied

to watch it (Gm)burn.

And the heart of (Gm)me

has (F)tried,

but look what it’s be (Gm)come.

Once,

(D)once,

I knew how to look for (C)you.

Once,

(D)once,

but that was be fore.

Once,

(D)once,

I would have laid down and died for you.

Once,

(D)once,

but not an y more.

home.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Hear the si rens

call me home.

Once by The Swell Season

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Once”

What key is "Once" in?
"Once" by The Swell Season is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Once" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Once" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Once" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?
Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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