About “Almost There”

Can I play "Almost There" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Almost There" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "Almost There" by Anika Noni Rose 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Almost There" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

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 Anika Noni Rose. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Almost There"?

This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Adim7, Am, Am7, B7, Bbmaj7, C, C6, +17 more.

What other songs by Anika Noni Rose can I play here?

Try "WHEN WE'RE HUMAN", "DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS", "Almost There". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Can a complete beginner play "Almost There"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Almost There" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Almost There"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Almost There" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.