Almost Paradise

by Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes

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I thought that dreams be longed to (Fm)oth er men

’cause (Db)each time I got close,

they’d (Bbm)fall a part a gain.

I feared my heart would beat in (Fm)se cre cy.

I (Db)faced the nights a lone,

oh (Db)how could I have known

that (Db)all my life I on ly need ed you.

(Db)Oh, (Eb)al most (Ab)par a dise,

we’re knock ing on (Fm)heav en’s door.

Al most (Ab)par a dise,

how (Fm)could we ask for more?

I (Db)swear that I can (Bbm)see for ev er (Db)in your (Eb)eyes.

(Absus)Par

(Ab)a dise.

Yeah, it’s (Absus)par

(Ab)a dise.

It seems like per fect love’s so (Fm)hard to find.

I’d (Db)al most giv en up,

you (Bbm)must have read my mind.

And all these dreams I saved for a (Fm)rain y day.

They’re (Db)fi n’lly com ing true,

you know I’ll (Db)share them all with you

’cause (Db)now we hold the fu ture in our hands.

(Db)Oh, (Eb)al most (Absus)Par

(Ab)a dise.

Oh, (Absus)par a (Ab)dise.

And in your arms, sal va tion’s (Dbsus)not so far (Db)a way.

It’s get ting clos er,

(Ebsus)clos er ev ’ry day.

Al most (Ab)par a dise,

we’re knock ing on (Fm)heav en’s door.

Al most (Ab)par a dise,

how (Fm)could we ask for more?

I (Db)swear that I can see for ev er (Db)in your (Eb)eyes.

(Db)Par

(Ab)a dise.

Oh, it’s (Fm)par a dise.

(Db)Par

(Ab)a dise.

Yes, it’s (Fm)par

a dise.

(Db)Par

(Ab)a dise.

Almost Paradise by Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Almost Paradise” by Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes 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 Db at 70 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 Paradise" 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 Paradise"?
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 Paradise" use?
Just 10 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, Db, Dbsus4, Eb, Ebsus4, Fb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.