One Sweet Day

by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
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(G)Sor ry I nev er (Cmaj7)told you

(G)all I want ed to (Cmaj7)say.

And (G)now it’s too late to (Cmaj7)hold you,

’cause (F)you’ve flown a way,

(Am7)so far a way.

(G)Nev er had I i (Cmaj7)mag ined

as (G)liv ing you’d with out your (Cmaj7)smile.

(G)Feel ing and know ing you (Cmaj7)hear me,

it keeps (F)me a live,

a I (Am7)live.

the love we shared.

And I (G)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Cmaj7)heav en like so (G)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Cmaj7)way.

And I (G)know e ven tual ly we’ll be to (Cmaj7)geth er

one sweet (F)day.

(G)Dar ling, I nev er (Cmaj7)showed you,

as (G)sumed ing you’d al ways be (Cmaj7)there.

(G)I took your pres ence for (Cmaj7)grant ed,

but I (F)al ways cared

and I (Am7)missed the love we shared.

And I (G)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Cmaj7)heav en like so (G)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Cmaj7)way.

And I (G)know e ven tual ly we’ll be to (Cmaj7)geth er

one sweet (F)day.

Al (B7)though the (Em)sun will nev er shine the same, I’ll al ways (D7)look to a bright er (G)day.

Lord, I know when I (Em)lay me (G)down to (Cmaj7)sleep,

(Am7)you will al ways lis ten as I (Am7)pray.

And I

(G)Sor ry I nev er (Cmaj7)told you

(G)all I want ed to (Cmaj7)say.

One Sweet Day — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"One Sweet Day" in visual bar notation — 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, 80 BPM.

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

About “One Sweet Day

Why does "One Sweet Day" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 Sweet Day".
What key is "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men played in?
One Sweet Day 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 Sweet Day"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Sweet Day" 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 Sweet Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "One Sweet Day"?
"One Sweet Day" was originally performed by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men can I play here?
Try "ONE SWEET DAY", "ONE SWEET DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "One Sweet Day"?
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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "One Sweet Day".
Can I see all the notes in "One Sweet Day"?
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 80 BPM.

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