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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “One Moment In Time”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "One Moment In Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "One Moment In Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "One Moment In Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.