Mm.
Mm.
Mm.
Mm.
Once up on
an oth er time,
some bod y’s hands
who felt like mine
turned the key
and took a drive,
was free.
High way curved,
the sun sank low.
Buck ley on
the ra di o.
The cig a rette
was burn ing slow.
So breathe.
Just yel low lines
and tire marks,
and sun kissed skin
and han dle bars.
And where I stood
was where I was
to be.
No en e mies
to call my own.
No porch light on
to pull me home.
And where I was
is beau ti ful
be cause
I was
free.
Mm.
(D5)Once up on
an oth er time
be fore I knew which life was mine,
be fore I left the child be hind
me,
I (D5)saw my self in sum mer nights,
and (Bm)stars lit up like can dle light.
I (G)make my wish but (A7sus4)most ly I
be (Bm)lieved
in (D)yel low lines
and (Bm)tire marks,
(Em)sun kissed skin and (A)han dle bars.
And (D)where I stood was (Bm)where I was
to (Em)be.
(D)Once up on an (Bm)oth er time,
de (Em)cid ed noth ing (A)good in dy ing.
So (D)I would just, I’d (Bm)keep on driv ing be (Em)cause
I (E)was
free.
Mm.
Mm.
Mm.
Once Upon Another Time by Sara Bareilles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Once Upon Another Time”
- What key is "Once Upon Another Time" in?
- "Once Upon Another Time" by Sara Bareilles is in the key of D with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Once Upon Another Time" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Once Upon Another Time" 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 Another Time"?
- This arrangement of "Once Upon Another Time" uses 9 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dpow, Edim7, Em, G, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Once Upon Another Time" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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