Other arrangements of Almost There
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Almost There" by Randy Newman: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Almost There" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Almost There" by Randy Newman. 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 There" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 There" 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.