One Sweet Day

by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
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Lyrics

(Ab)Sor ry

I nev er told you

(Ab)all I

want ed to say.

And (Ab)now it’s

too late to hold you,

’cause (Gb)you’ve flown a way,

so far a way.

(Ab)Nev er

had I i mag

ined

as (Ab)liv ing

with out your smile.

(Ab)Feel ing and know ing you hear (Dbmaj9)for

me, ed, it keeps (Gb)me a live,

a live.

(Bbm7)miss the love we shared.

And I (Ab)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Dbmaj9)heav en,

like so (Ab)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Dbmaj9)way.

And I (Ab)know e ven tu al ly we’ll be to (Dbmaj9)geth er

one sweet (Gb)day.

(Ab)Dar ling,

I nev er showed

you,

as (Ab)sumed you’d

al ways be there.

(Ab)I, ing I took your pres ence (Dbmaj9)for

grant ed, but I (Gb)al ways cared

and I (Bbm7)miss the love we shared.

And I (Ab)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Dbmaj9)heav en,

like so (Ab)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Dbmaj9)way.

And I (Ab)know e ven tu al ly we’ll be to (Dbmaj9)geth er

one sweet (Gb)day.

Al (C7)though

the (Fm)sun will nev er shine the same,

I’ll al ways (Ebsus)look to a bright er (Ab)day.

Lord, I know when I (Fm)lay me down to sleep,

(Bbm7)You will al ways lis ten as I (Bbm7)pray.

And I (B)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Emaj9)heav en,

like so (B)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Emaj9)way.

And I (B)know e ven tu al ly we’ll be to (Emaj9)geth er

one sweet (A)day.

And I (B)know you’re shin ing down on me from (Emaj9)heav en,

like so (B)man y friends we’ve lost a long the (Emaj9)way.

And I (B)know e ven tu al ly we’ll be to (Emaj9)geth er

one sweet (A)day.

And I

(B)Sor ry

I nev er told

you

(B)all I

want ed to say.

One Sweet Day — Simple Sheet Music

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"One Sweet Day" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Db, 72 BPM.

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

About “One Sweet Day

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "One Sweet Day"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men played in?
One Sweet Day is arranged in the key of Db 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "One Sweet Day" 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 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 chords are used in "One Sweet Day"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Ab, B, Bbm7, C#m7, C7, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, +5 more.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "One Sweet Day". Key of Db, 72 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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