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) — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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)

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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