Almost Paradise (From Footloose)

by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno
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I thought that (D)dreams be longed to (Em)oth er men,

’cause (C)each time I got (G)close they’d (D7)fall a part a gain.

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

I (C)faced the nights a (G)lone.

Oh (C)how could I have (G)known that (C)all my life I (G)on ly (B)need ed (Em)you?

(C)Oh, al most (G)par a dise, we’re knock in’ on (Em)heav en’s door.

Al most (G)par a dise.

How (Em)could we ask for more?

I (C)swear that I can (Am)see for ev er (G)in your (D7)eyes.

(C)Par a (G)dise.

It seems like (D)per fect love’s so (Em)hard to find,

I’d (C)al most giv en (G)up.

You (D7)must have read my mind.

And all these (D)dreams I saved for (Em)rain y day,

they’re (C)fi n’lly com ing (G)true.

I’ll (C)share them all with (G)you, ’cause (C)now we hold the (G)fu ture (B)in our (Em)hands.

(C)Oh, al most (G)par a dise, we’re knock in’ on (Em)heav en’s door.

Al most (G)par a dise.

How (Em)could we ask for more?

I (C)swear that I can (Am)see for ev er (G)in your (D7)eyes.

(C)Par a (G)dise.

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

It’s get ting clos er.

(C)Clos er ev ’ry (D)day.

Al most

(C)Par a (G)dise.

Almost Paradise (From Footloose) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" 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 G, 80 BPM.

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

About “Almost Paradise (From Footloose)

Can I play "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" 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 "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno played in?
Almost Paradise (From Footloose) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" 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 "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
"Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" was originally performed by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno can I play here?
Try "ALMOST PARADISE", "ALMOST PARADISE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
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. "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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