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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" by Stephen Flaherty in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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€

Can I learn "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 December (From Anastasia)" with hands-separate practice in D at 122 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
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 December (From Anastasia)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Once Upon A December (From Anastasia)"?
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 December (From Anastasia)" is in the key of D at 122 BPM.

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