A Fine Romance

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

A (C)fine

ro mance!

With (G7)no

kiss es!

A (C)fine

ro mance, (C#dim)my (G7)friend

this is!

We (C)should be like a cou ple of hot to (G7)ma toes,

but (C)you’re as cold as (A7)yes ter day’s mashed po (D7)ta toes.

A (C)fine

ro mance!

You (G7)won’t

nest le, A (C)fine

ro mance, (C#dim)you (G7)won’t

wrest le!

I (C)might as well play bridge with my old maid (C)aunts!

(Ebdim)I have n’t got a (C)chance;

(G7)This is a fine ro (C)mance!

A (C)fine

ro mance, my (G7)good

fel low!

You (C)take

ro mance, (C#dim)I’ll (G7)take

Jel lo!

You’re (C)calm er than the seals in the Arc tic (G7)O cean,

at (C)least they flap their (A7)fins to ex press e (D7)mo tion.

A (C)fine

ro mance, with (G7)no

quar rels, with (C)no

in sults (C#dim)and (G7)all

mor als!

I’ve (C)nev er mussed the crease in your blue serge (C)pants!

(Ebdim)I nev er get the (C)chance;

(G7)This is a fine ro (C)mance!

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A Fine Romance — Simple Sheet Music

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"A Fine Romance" 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 C, 120 BPM.

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

About “A Fine Romance”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Fine Romance"?
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 "A Fine Romance" by Jerome Kern played in?
A Fine Romance 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 "A Fine Romance"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Fine Romance" 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 "A Fine Romance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Fine Romance"?
"A Fine Romance" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". 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 "A Fine Romance". Key of C, 120 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.