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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Almost There" by Randy Newman 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 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”
- Can I learn "Almost There" 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 There" with hands-separate practice in C at 128 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Almost There"?
- 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 There" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Almost There"?
- 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 There" is in the key of C at 128 BPM.
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