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Once Upon A Christmas — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About “Once Upon A Christmas”
Watch "Once Upon A Christmas" by Dolly Parton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 66 BPM.
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Lyrics
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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- Can I learn "Once Upon A Christmas" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Once Upon A Christmas" with hands-separate practice in A at 66 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Once Upon A Christmas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Once Upon A Christmas"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Once Upon A Christmas" is in the key of A at 66 BPM.
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