Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)

by Stephen Flaherty
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(Bm)Danc ing (F#)bears,

(B7)paint ed (Em)wings,

(Em)things I (Bm)al most re (Em)mem

(F#7)ber.

(Bm)And a (F#)song

(B7)some one (E)sings,

(Em)once up (Bm)on a De (F#)cem

(Bm)ber.

(Em)Some one holds me (Bm)safe and warm.

(C#)Hors es (F#)prance through a (Bm)sil ver (B)storm.

(Em)Fig ures (Em)danc ing (Bm)grace ful (Bm)ly a (C#7)cross my (G)mem o (Gb7)ry...

(Cm)Far a (G)way,

(C7)long a (Fm)go,

(Fm)glow ing (Cm)dim as an (Fm)em

(G7)ber,

(Cm)things my (G)heart

(C7)used to (F)know,

(Fm)things it (Cm)yearns to re (G7)mem

(C)ber...

(Fm)And a (Fm)song

(Cm)some one (A)sings,

(Fm)once up (Cm)on a De (G7)cem

(Cm)ber.

Once Upon A December (From Anastasia) โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 122 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œOnce Upon A December (From Anastasia)โ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" by Stephen Flaherty played in?
Once Upon A December (From Anastasia) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
"Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" was originally performed by Stephen Flaherty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Flaherty can I play here?
Try "A Rumor In St. Petersburg (from Anastasia)", "Close The Door (from Anastasia)", "Crossing A Bridge (from Anastasia)". 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)". Key of D, 122 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 โ€” 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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