One Song Glory

by Jonathan Larson
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Lyrics

One song

glo ry.

One song be fore I (C)go.

Glo ry, one song to (Em)leave be hind.

Find

one song, one last re frain.

Glo ry from the pret ty boy (C)front man

who (Em)wast ed op por tu ni ty.

One song, he had the world at his (Em)feet.

Glo ry in the eyes of a (C)young girl,

a (Em)young girl.

Find glo ry be yond the cheap col ored (Em)lights, one song be fore the sun sets.

Glo ry on an oth er emp ty life.

Time (D)flies,

time

dies.

Glo ry,

one blaze of glo

(G)ry.

One blaze of glo

(G)ry.

Glo (Em)ry.

Find glo ry in a song that rings (Em)true, truth like a blaz ing fire.

An (D)e ter nal flame.

Find one song, a song a bout (Em)love.

Glo ry from the soul of a (C)young man,

a (Em7)young man.

Find the one song be fore the vi rus takes (Em)hold, glo ry like a sun set.

One song to re deem this emp ty life.

Time (C)flies,

and then no need to en dure an y more.

Time dies.

One Song Glory โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"One Song Glory" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œOne Song Gloryโ€

Why does "One Song Glory" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "One Song Glory".
What key is "One Song Glory" by Jonathan Larson played in?
One Song Glory is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Song Glory"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Song Glory" 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 Song Glory"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Song Glory"?
"One Song Glory" was originally performed by Jonathan Larson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "One Song Glory"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, Cmaj7, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Jonathan Larson can I play here?
Try "LA VIE BOHEME", "LOVE HEALS", "LIGHT MY CANDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "One Song Glory"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "One Song Glory".
Can I see all the notes in "One Song Glory"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 150 BPM.