One Moment In Time

by Whitney Houston
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Lyrics

Each day I live

I want to be

a day to (G)give

the best of me.

I’m on ly (C)one,

but (C)not a (F)lone.

My fin est (G)day

is yet un known.

I (G)broke my (C)heart

for ev ’ry gain.

To taste the (G)sweet,

I faced the pain.

I rise and (C)fall,

yet (C)through it (F)all

this much re (G)mains:

(F)I (G)want (C)one

mo ment in (Am7)time

when I’m (Dm7)more than I thought I could (G)be,

when (F)all of my (G)dreams are a (C)heart beat a (Am)way and the (Dm7)an swers are all up to (G)me.

(F)Give (G)me (C)one

mo ment in (Am7)time

when I’m (Dm7)rac ing with des ti (G)ny.

(F)Then,

(G)in that one (C)mo ment in (Am7)time, I will (Dm7)feel,

I will (G7sus)feel

e ter ni (C)ty.

I’ve lived to (C)be

the ver y best.

I want it (G)all,

no time for less.

I’ve laid the (C)plans,

now (C)lay the (F)chance

here in my (G)hands.

(F)I (G)want (C)one

mo ment in (Am7)time

when I’m (Dm7)more than I thought I could (G)be,

when (F)all of my (G)dreams are a (C)heart beat a (Am)way and the (Dm7)an swers are all up to (G)me.

(F)Give (G)me (C)one

mo ment in (Am7)time

when I’m (Dm7)rac ing with des ti (G)ny.

(F)Then,

(G)in that one (C)mo ment in (Am7)time, I will (Dm7)feel,

I will (G7sus)feel

e ter ni (C)ty.

I’ve lived to (G7sus)feel

e ter ni (C)ty.

You’re a win ner

for a life time

if you seize that one mo ment in (G)time,

make it (Ab)shine.

(Gb)Give (Ab)me (Db)one

mo ment in (Bbm7)time,

when I’m (Ebm7)more than I (Ebm7)thought I could (Ab)be,

when (Gb)all of my (Ab)dreams are a (Db)heart beat a (Bbm7)way and the (Ebm7)an swers are all up to (Ab)me.

Give me (Db)one

mo ment in (Bbm7)time,

when I’m (Ebm7)rac ing with (Ebm7)des ti (Ab)ny.

(Gb)Then,

(Ab)in that one (Db)mo ment in (Bbm7)time I will (Ebm7)be,

I will (Absus)be,

I will be (Db)free.

I (Db)will (Ab)be (Db)free.

One Moment In Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "One Moment In Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “One Moment In Time

Can I play "One Moment In Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "One Moment In Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston played in?
One Moment In Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Moment In Time"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Moment In Time" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "One Moment In Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Moment In Time"?
"One Moment In Time" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "One Moment In Time"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Absus4, Am, Am7, Bbm7, C, Db, Dm7, +7 more.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "One Moment In Time"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "One Moment In Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "One Moment In Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "One Moment In Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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