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There’s (Am)change com in’ (Dm)once and for (Am)all.
You (B)makes the front (G7)page,
and (Bb)man, you is (C7)ma jor (F)news.
To (Am)mor row they’ll (Dm)see what we (Am)are.
And (G7)sure as a (G7)star,
we (Bb)ain’t come this far
to (Dm)lose!
(Dm)This is the (Gm6)sto ry we (Dm6)need ed to (Gm6)write that’s been (Dm)kept out of (Gm6)sight, but no (Gm6)more!
(Dm)In a few (Gm6)ho urs, by (Dm6)dawn’s ear ly (Gm6)light, we’ll be (Dm)read y to (Gm6)fight us a (Gm6)war.
(Fm)This time we’re (Bbm6)in it to (Fm6)stay.
(Fm)Talk a bout (Bbm6)seiz ing the (Bbm6)day!
(Am)Write it in (Dm6)ink or in (Am6)blood, it’s the (Dm6)same ei ther (Am)way.
(A7sus)They’re gon (CN.C.)na damn well pay!
(Dm)See ol’ man (Gm6)Pul it zer (Dm6)snug in his (Gm6)bed, he don’t (Dm)care if we’re (Gm6)dead or a (Gm6)live.
(Dm)Three sat in (Gm6)pil lows are (Dm6)un der his (Gm6)head while we’re (Dm)beg gin’ for (Gm6)bread to sur (Gm6)vive.
(Fm)Joe, you can (Bbm6)stop count in’ (Fm6)sheep.
(Fm)We’re gon na (Bbm6)sing ya to (Bbm6)sleep.
(Am)You got your (Dm6)thugs with their (Am6)sticks and their (Dm6)slugs, yeah, but (Am)way.
(A7sus)They’re gon (CN.C.)na damn well pay!
(Am)we got a (Dm6)prom ise to (Am6)keep.
(Gm7)Once and for all, if they don’t mind their man ners, we’ll (Eb)bleed ’em.
Bleed ’em.
(Cm7)Once and for all we won’t (D7sus)car ry no (D7)ban ners that (Gm)don’t spell (D)“Free (Gm)dom!” (Ab)Fi n’lly we’se rais in’ the stakes!
(A)This time, what ev er it (D7)takes!
(Ebmaj7)This time the un ion a wakes, (F)once and for (F6)all!
(Dm)This is for (Gm6)kids shin in’ (Dm6)shoes on the (Gm6)street with no (Dm)shoes on their (Gm6)feet ev ’ry (Gm6)day.
(Dm)This is for (Gm6)guys sweat in’ (Dm6)blood in the (Gm6)shops while the (Dm)boss es and (Gm6)cops look a (Gm6)way.
(Fm)I’m see in’ (Bbm6)kids stand in’ (Fm6)tall,
(Fm)glar in’ and (Bbm6)rar in’ to (Bbm6)go.
(Am)Ar mies of (Dm6)guys who are (Am6)sick of the (Dm6)lies get tin’ (Am)read y to (Dm6)rise to the (Am6)call!
(Gm)Once (Cm6)and for (Cm6)all.
and for all.
(Gm)Once (Cm6)and for (Cm6)all.
and for all.
(Gm)Once (Cm6)and for (Gm6)all.
(Cm6)and for (Gm)all.
There’s (D)change com in’ (Em)once and for (Bm)all.
You’re (A7)get tin’ too (A7)old,
too (Dsus)weak to be (D)hold in’ (G)on.
A (D)new world is (Em)gun nin’ for (Bm)you,
and (A7)Joe, we is (A7)too,
’til (Dsus)once and for (D7sus)all
(D)you’re
(Em)gone!
(Em)Once (Am6)and for (Em6)all!
(Em)Once (Am6)and for (Em6)all!
(Em)Once (Am6)and for (Em6)all!
Once (Em6)and (Am6)for (Em)all!
Once And For All — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Once And For All" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 124 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Once And For All”
- Can I play "Once And For All" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Once And For All" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Once And For All" by Alan Menken played in?
- Once And For All is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once And For All"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Once And For All" 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 "Once And For All"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Once And For All"?
- "Once And For All" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Once And For All"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Once And For All" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Once And For All"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Once And For All" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.