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(Gm7)Once,
I loved.
And I (Gm7)gave so much love to this (G#dim7)love, you were the (Am7)world to me.
(Fm7)Once,
I cried
at the (E)thought.
I was fool ish and (Eb)proud and let you say (Dmaj7)good bye.
(Gm7)Then,
one day,
from my (Gm7)in fi nite sad ness you (G#dim7)came and brought me (Am7)love a gain.
(Fm7)Now
I know
that no (E)mat ter what ev er be (Eb)falls, I’ll nev er say (Dmaj7)good bye.
let (Dmaj7)you go.
(G7)I will hold you close.
(F13)Make you stay.
Be cause (Bdim7)love is the sad dest (Bbm6)thing when it goes a way.
(G7)Love is the sad dest (Gm7)thing when it goes a way.
Once I Loved — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Once I Loved" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 160 BPM.
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About “Once I Loved”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Once I Loved" 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. "Once I Loved" is in G.
- What key is "Once I Loved" by Antonio Carlos Jobim played in?
- Once I Loved is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once I Loved"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Once I Loved" 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 I Loved"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Once I Loved"?
- "Once I Loved" was originally performed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Once I Loved"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Ab9, Am7, Bb9, Bbm6, Bbmaj7, Bdim7, C9, +17 more.
- What other songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim can I play here?
- Try "DINDI", "IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME", "Desafinado (Slightly Out Of Tune)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Once I Loved" 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. "Once I Loved" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Once I Loved"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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