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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Almost There" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Almost There"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Almost There". Key of C, 128 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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