Seize The Day

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Seize The Day" by Alan Menken 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 C, 72 BPM.

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

About “Seize The Day”

Can I learn "Seize The Day" 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 "Seize The Day" with hands-separate practice in C at 72 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Seize The Day"?
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 "Seize The Day" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Seize The Day"?
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. "Seize The Day" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.