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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" by Ann Wilson & Mike Reno in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Almost Paradise (From Footloose)" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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