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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Once Upon Another Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 60 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Once Upon Another Time”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Once Upon Another Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Once Upon Another Time" is in D.
- What key is "Once Upon Another Time" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Once Upon Another Time 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 Another Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Once Upon Another Time" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Once Upon Another Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Once Upon Another Time"?
- "Once Upon Another Time" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Once Upon Another Time"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dpow, Edim7, Em, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Once Upon Another Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Once Upon Another Time" is in the key of D at 60 BPM.
- What chords are in "Once Upon Another Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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