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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"One Morning In May" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "One Morning In May" 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. "One Morning In May" is in D.
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.
Does "One Morning In May" 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. "One Morning In May" is in the key of D at 162 BPM.
What chords are in "One Morning In May"?
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.