Lyrics
I re (C)mem ber dad dy told me,
(F)“Fai ry tales (C)can come true.
But (E)you got ta (Am)make them hap pen, it (D)all de pends on you.”
(G)So I work real hard each and (C)ev ’ry day.
Now (F)things for sure are go (D)ing my way.
Just do ing (Am)what I do.
(D)Look out (C)boys, (F#)I’m (G)com ing (F)through.
And (G)I’m (C)al (B)most there,
I’m al most there.
(C)Peo ple gon na (E)come here from (Am)ev ’ry where and I’m (D7)al (G7)most there.
I’m (D7)al (G7)most there.
Almost There by Randy Newman
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Almost There”
- What key is "Almost There" in?
- "Almost There" by Randy Newman is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Almost There" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Almost There" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Almost There"?
- This arrangement of "Almost There" uses 15 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, C, D, D7, E, +7 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Almost There" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Randy Newman can I play here?
- Try "We Belong Together", "You've Got A Friend In Me", "Almost There". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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