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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Once Upon A Christmas" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 66 BPM.
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About “Once Upon A Christmas”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Once Upon A Christmas" 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 Upon A Christmas" is in A.
- What key is "Once Upon A Christmas" by Dolly Parton played in?
- Once Upon A Christmas is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Once Upon A Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- "Once Upon A Christmas" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, E, Em, G.
- What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
- Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Once Upon A Christmas" 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 Upon A Christmas" is in the key of A at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.