Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)" 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 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)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)"?
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 "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.
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 "Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)". Key of Eb, 92 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.