Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)

by Stephen Sondheim
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Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Bb)mine.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Db)fine.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time that you faced it, I (Cm7)al ways (F)get (E)my man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na de (Bb)cide.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er there’s no where to (Db)hide.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time, so why waste it in (Eb7)chat ter?

Let’s (Dm7)set tle

the (G)mat ter.

Ba by, you’re mine on a plat ter, I (Eb)al (Ddim)ways (Dbdim)get (C)my (Bb)man.

(F)But (Bbm6)if you in sist, babe, the (Gb)chal lenge de lights me.

The (F)more you re sist, babe, the (F)more it ex cites me.

And (Abm)no one I’ve (Abm(maj7))kissed, babe, (Db9)ev er fights me a gain.

(Db)If (C)you’re on my list, it’s (F)just a ques tion of (Dm7)when.

When I get a (Cm7)yen,

then ba by, a (C)men.

I’m count ing to (C7sus)ten,

and (F7)then

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you like noth ing you’ve (Bb)known.

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you, and you all a (Db)lone.

Soon er is (Cm(maj7))bet ter than lat er, but (Eb7)lov er,

I’ll (Dm7)hov er,

I’ll (G)plan.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (Cm7)hold ing

my (F)man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Bb)mine.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na be (Db)fine.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time that you faced it, I (Cm7)al ways (F)get (E)my man.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er you’re gon na de (Bb)cide.

Soon er or (Bbm6)lat er there’s no where to (Db)hide.

Ba by, it’s (Cm(maj7))time, so why waste it in (Eb7)chat ter?

Let’s (Dm7)set tle

the (G)mat ter.

Ba by, you’re mine on a plat ter, I (Eb)al (Ddim)ways (Dbdim)get (C)my (Bb)man.

(F)But (Bbm6)if you in sist, babe, the (Gb)chal lenge de lights me.

The (F)more you re sist, babe, the (F)more it ex cites me.

And (Abm)no one I’ve (Abm(maj7))kissed, babe, (Db9)ev er fights me a gain.

(Db)If (C)you’re on my list, it’s (F)just a ques tion of (Dm7)when.

When I get a (Cm7)yen,

then ba by, a (C)men.

I’m count ing to (C7sus)ten,

and (F7)then

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you like noth ing you’ve (Bb)known.

I’m gon na (Bbm6)love you, and you all a (Db)lone.

Soon er is (Cm(maj7))bet ter than lat er, but (Eb7)lov er,

I’ll (Dm7)hov er,

I’ll (G)plan.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (Cm7)hold ing

my (F)man.

This time I’m not on ly get ting, I’m (F)hold ing

my (Bb)man.

Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 92 BPM.

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

About “Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)”

Can I play "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man) is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" 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 "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
"Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.