Almost Like Being In Love

by Frederick Loewe

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(Cm7)May be the sun (Cm7)gave me the pow’r, but (Cm7)I could swim Loch Lom ond and be (Cm7)home in half an hour.

(Fm7)May be the air (Fm7)gave me the drive for (Fm7)I’m all a glow and a (Bb7)live.

What a (Ebmaj7)day (Eb)this has (F7)been!

What a (F)rare mood (Faug)I’m (Bb6)in!

Why, (Bbmaj7)it’s al most like (Eb)be ing (A)in (Bb)love.

(Gm)There’s (Bbaug7)a (Ebmaj7)smile (Eb)on my (F7)face for the (F)whole hu (Faug)man (Bb6)race.

Why, (Bbmaj7)it’s al most like (Eb)be ing (F7)in (Bb)love!

All the (Am11)mu (Am)sic (G#dim)of (Abm7)life (Daug)seems to (Gmaj7)be,

(G)like a (Eb)bell that is (A)ring ing for (D7)me.

(Bbaug)And (D7)from (Bdim)the (Ebmaj7)way (Eb)that I (F7)feel when that (F)bell starts (Faug)to (Bb6)peal I (Bbmaj7)would (Cm7)swear I was (Dbdim7)fall ing, I could (Bb)swear I was (C9)fall ing, (Gb7)it’s (Bb)al (Gm6)most like (F13)be ing in (Bb)love.

What a (Ebmaj7)day (Eb)this has (F7)been!

What a (F)rare mood (Faug)I’m (Bb6)in!

Why, (Bbmaj7)it’s al most like (Eb)be ing (A)in (Bb)love.

(Gm)There’s (Bbaug7)a (Ebmaj7)smile (Eb)on my (F7)face for the (F)whole hu (Faug)man (Bb6)race.

Why, (Bbmaj7)it’s al most like (Eb)be ing (F7)in (Bb)love!

All the (Am11)mu (Am)sic (G#dim)of (Abm7)life (Daug)seems to (Gmaj7)be,

(G)like a (Eb)bell that is (A)ring ing for (D7)me.

(Bbaug)And (D7)from (Bdim)the (Ebmaj7)way (Eb)that I (F7)feel when that (F)bell starts (Faug)to (Bb6)peal I (Bbmaj7)would (Cm7)swear I was (Dbdim7)fall ing, I could (Bb)swear I was (C9)fall ing, (Gb7)it’s (Bb)al (Gm6)most like (F13)be ing in (Bb)love.

What a (Bb)love.

Almost Like Being In Love by Frederick Loewe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Almost Like Being In Love” by Frederick Loewe in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Almost Like Being In Love" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Almost Like Being In Love"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Almost Like Being In Love" use?
Just 33 chords: A, Abm7, Am, Am7, Amin, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, +25 more. Take it one section at a time.