Almost There

by Anika Noni Rose
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(Adim7)That’s just gon na (G7sus)have to wait a (C)while.

(Cdim)Ain’t got time for (C)mess in’ a round,

and it’s not my style.

(G)This old town can (C7sus)slow you (C7)down, peo ple (F)tak in’ the (C)eas y (D7)way,

but (G#dim)I know ex act ly (Am)where I’m go in’.

I’m get tin’ (C)clos er and (Fm)clos (F#dim)er (G)ev (F)’ry (Gdim)day And (G7)I’m (C6)al (B7)most (A7)there,

I’m (C)al most there.

(G#dim)Peo ple down here think I’m (Am)cra zy,

but I don’t (G)care.

(B7)Trials and trib u (Bbmaj7)la (A7)tions,

I’ve had my (D7)share.

(G#dim)There ain’t noth ing gon na (Am)stop me now ’cause I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there.

I re (C)mem ber (Cdim)Dad dy (C)told me

(C)fair y tales can come (D)true,

but you got ta (Am)make ’em hap pen; it (D7)all de pends on (G)you.

So I (G)work real hard each and (C9)ev ’ry day.

Now (F)things for sure are (D7)go ing my way.

Just do ing (Am7)what I do, (D7)look (C)out, (Fm)boys, I’m (G)com (F)in’ (Gm)through.

And (G)I’m (C6)al (B7)most (A7)there,

I’m al most (D)there.

(G#dim)Peo ple gon na come here from (Am)ev ’ry where, and I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there,

I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most (C7)there.

(G)There’ve been trials and (C7)trib u la tions.

You know (C)I’ve had my (D)share.

But I’ve (G#dim)climbed a moun tain, I’ve (Am)crossed a riv er, and I’m (D7)al (G7sus)most there.

(A7)I’m (D7)al (G7)most (C)there.

I’m (D7)al

(G7sus)most

(C)there.

Almost There — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Almost There" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Almost There

Where are the chord symbols for "Almost There" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Almost There" is in C.
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 110 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 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.
Does "Almost There" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Almost There" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Almost There"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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