One Morning In May

by Hoagy Carmichael
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Lyrics

(Dmaj7)One

(D#dim)morn ing in (E7)May, don’t for (A7)get, dear, that (D)one

(B)won der ful (E7)day when we (Em)met, dear.

The (D9)world

o ver was (G6)blue

(C13)clo ver, and (Bm7)hearts

(E7)care free and (A)gay.

(Dmaj7)One

(D#dim)morn ing in (E7)May, oh, the (A7)rap ture!

To (D)night,

(B)dar ling, I (E7)pray to re (Em)cap ture just (D9)one

hour, ish, just (G6)one

(C13)flow er from (Bm7)hearts

(E7)care free and (A)gay.

(Bm7)love’s

(A7)fad ed bou quet.

(A7)Kiss es that came with the (Dmaj7)flame of (F#m7)spring (Bm)time, (A7)burn ing your name in my (Dmaj7)heart;

(C7sus)pre cious to (C7)me like a (Am7)ro sa (Dm)ry,

(A)now (F#m7)that (Bm7)we’re (E9)a (Em7)part.

(Bm7)one

(A7)morn ing in (D)May,

(G)one

(A7)morn ing in (D)May.

One Morning In May — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "One Morning In May" 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 D, 162 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “One Morning In May”

Can I play "One Morning In May" 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 Morning In May" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "One Morning In May" by Hoagy Carmichael played in?
One Morning In May 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 "One Morning In May"?
The arrangement plays at 162 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Morning In May" 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 "One Morning In May"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Morning In May"?
"One Morning In May" was originally performed by Hoagy Carmichael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?
Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "One Morning In May"?
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 Morning In May" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "One Morning In May"?
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 Morning In May" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.