Other arrangements of Almost There
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Almost There" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 128 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Almost There”
- Why does "Almost There" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Almost There".
- What key is "Almost There" by Randy Newman played in?
- Almost There is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Almost There"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Almost There" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Almost There"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Almost There"?
- "Almost There" was originally performed by Randy Newman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Almost There"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, C, D, D7, E, +7 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Almost There"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Almost There".
- Can I see all the notes in "Almost There"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 128 BPM.
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