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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "One Moment In Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "One Moment In Time" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "One Moment In Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "One Moment In Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "One Moment In Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "One Moment In Time" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.

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