Once Upon Another Time

by Sara Bareilles
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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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