Once up on a (C)Christ mas in a (Am)man ger far a way
a (G)King was born; His pal ace cense was a (D)man ger filled with (Am)hay.
His roy al robe was (C)swad dling cloth; a (Am)ha lo was His crown,
(G)once up on a Christ mas a (D)way in Beth le (Am)hem.
And (G)all the world re joiced be cause the (D)King was born at (G)last.
A sav ior had been prom ised, now (D)it had come to (G)pass.
And the (Em)joy ful news that (G)He was born spread (Em)quick ly far and wide,
(D)once up on a Christ mas, and the (Em)birth of Je sus (E)Christ.
Once up on a (C)Christ mas from the (Am)Far East wise men came
with (G)gold and myrrh and frank in cense to a (D)praise the new born (Am)King.
And shep herds left their (C)flocks and came to (Am)see and wor ship Him,
(G)once up on a Christ mas a (D)way in Beth le (Am)hem.
And (G)all the world re joiced be cause the (D)King was born at (G)last.
A sav ior had been prom ised, now (D)it had come to (G)pass.
And the (Em)joy ful news that (G)He was born spread (Em)quick ly far and wide,
(D)once up on a Christ mas, and the (Em)birth of Je sus (E)Christ.
(E)Christ.
And (E)Christ.
(Am)Once up on a (C)Christ mas far a (Am)way in Beth le hem.
Once Upon A Christmas by Dolly Parton
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 66 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Once Upon A Christmas”
- What key is "Once Upon A Christmas" in?
- "Once Upon A Christmas" by Dolly Parton is in the key of A with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Once Upon A Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Once Upon A Christmas" 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.
- What chords are used in "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- This arrangement of "Once Upon A Christmas" uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, E, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Once Upon A Christmas" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
- Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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