Other arrangements of Seize The Day
Pick a learning view.
(C)Now is the time to (Cmaj7)seize
the (F)day.
(C)Stare down the odds and (Bb)seize
the (F)day.
(G)Min ute by min ute, (Fm)that’s how you win it.
(C)We will find (Fm6)a (D7)way.
But (G)let us seize the (Cmaj7)day.
(C)Cour age can not e (Fm6)rase
our fear.
(C)Cour age is when we (Bb)face
our (F)fear.
(G)Tell those with pow er,
(Fm)safe in their tow er,
(C)we will not (G)o (C)bey!
Be (Em)hold the brave bat tal ion that (Em)stands side by side,
(E)too few in num ber and (C7)too proud to hide.
Then (F)say to the (A7)oth ers who (Dm)did not fol low (D)through,
“You’re (C)still our (Am)broth ers, (Am)and (G7sus)we will fight for you.”
(Eb)Now is the (Ebmaj7)time to (Fm)seize the (Eb)day.
(Abmaj7)Stare down the (Eb)odds and (Db)seize the (Ab)day.
(Eb)Once we’ve be (Bb)gun, if (Cm)we stand as (Abm6)one, some (Eb)day be comes (Bdim)some (F7)how.
And a (Eb)prayer be comes (Bdim7)a (F7)vow.
And the (Eb)strike
starts
(Abmaj9)right
(Bb7)damn
(Eb5)now!
(C)Now is the time to seize the day!
Now is the time to seize the day!
An swer the call and don’t de lay!
An swer the call and (Bb5)don’t de (F5)lay!
(C)Wrongs will be (C)right ed (Am)if we’re u (F5)nit ed!
Let us seize the (C5)day!
(C)Now let ’em hear it loud and clear!
Now let ’em hear it loud and clear!
Like it or not, we’re draw ing near!
Like it or not, we’re (Bb5)draw ing (F5)near!
(C)Proud and de (C)fi ant, (Am)we’ll slay the (F5)gi ant!
Judg ment day is (C5)here!
(C7)Hous ton to (F)Har lem,
look what’s (G)be (Asus)gun!
(Dm)One (C)for (Dm)all and (G7sus)all for (C)one!
(C5)Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
Strike!
(D)Now is the time to (C)seize the (D)day!
(D)They’re gon na see there’s (C)hell to (D)pay!
(D)Noth ing can (D)break us, (Bm)no one can (A)make (G)us quit (Em7)be (Em)fore we’re done!
(Em)One (D)for (Em)all and (A7sus)all for, (Em)one (D)for (Em)all and (A7sus)all for, (Em)one (D)for (G6)all (G)and (Em7)all
(D)for one!
Seize The Day — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Seize The Day" by Alan Menken: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Seize The Day”
- What key is "Seize The Day" by Alan Menken played in?
- Seize The Day is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Seize The Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Seize The 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 "Seize The Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Seize The Day"?
- "Seize The Day" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Seize The Day" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Seize The Day" by Alan Menken. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Seize The Day" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Seize The Day" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.