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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "One Morning In May" by Hoagy Carmichael 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 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 learn "One Morning In May" 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 Morning In May" with hands-separate practice in D at 162 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "One Morning In May"?
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 Morning In May" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "One Morning In May"?
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 Morning In May" is in the key of D at 162 BPM.