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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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Almost Paradise (From Footloose)”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.