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(Adim7)That’s just gon na (G7sus)have to wait a (C)while.
Ain’t got (Cdim)time for (C)mess in’ a round,
and it’s not my style.
(D9)This old town can (C7sus)slow you (C7)down, peo ple (F)tak in’ the eas y (D7)way,
but (C)I know ex (G#dim)act ly where I’m go in’.
I’m get tin’ clos er and (Fm)clos (F#dim)er (G7)ev (F)’ry day.
And (G7)I’m (C6)al (B7)most there,
I’m al most there.
(C)Peo ple down (E7)here think I’m cra zy,
but I don’t care.
(C6)Trials and trib u (Bbmaj7)la (A7)tions, I’ve had my share.
(C)There ain’t noth ing gon na (Am7)stop me now ’cause I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there.
I re (C)mem ber Dad dy told me
(F)fair y tales (C)can come true,
but (E7)you got ta (Am7)make ’em hap pen; it (D7)all de pends on you.
So (G7)I work real hard each and (C9)ev ’ry day.
Now (F)things for sure are go (D7)ing my way.
Just do ing (Am7)what I do, (D7)look out, (C)boys, I’m (G7)com (F)in’ through.
And (G7)I’m (C6)al (B7)most there,
I’m al most there.
(C)Peo ple gon na (E7)come here from (Am7)ev ’ry where, and I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there,
I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there.
(F#)There’s been (G)trials and (C9)trib u (C7)la tions.
You know I’ve had my (D7)share.
But I’ve (C)climbed a moun tain, I’ve (Am7)crossed a riv ver, and I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there.
I’m (D7)al (G7)most there.
I’m (D9)al
(G7sus)most
(C)there.
Almost There — Simple Sheet Music
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"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, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full 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 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.
- 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, 116 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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