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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Once I Loved" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 160 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 I Loved”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Once I Loved"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Once I Loved". Key of G, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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