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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 — 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, 110 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 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.
- 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, 110 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.