What key is "Chances Are" in?

"Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Chances Are" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Chances Are" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Chances Are"?

This arrangement of "Chances Are" uses 25 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bdim7, Bm7, C, C#dim7, C6, +17 more.

How long does it take to learn "Chances Are" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Johnny Mathis can I play here?

Try "THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS", "A CERTAIN SMILE", "IT'S NOT FOR ME TO SAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Chanc es (C6)are

(G)’cause I (C)wear a sil ly (Cm6)grin, the (G)mo ment you come (Bm7)in to (E9)view,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think that (D7)I’m (Am7)in (D7)love with (G)you.

(G)Just be (C6)cause

(G)my com (C)po sure sort of (Cm6)slips, the (G)mo ment that your (Bm7)lips meet (E9)mine,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think my (D7)heart’s (Am7)your (D7)val (D)en (G)tine.

In the (Gmaj7)mag ic of (Cm)moon

light,

when I (Cm6)sigh, “Hold me (Gm)close,

dear,”

chanc es are you be (Gm6)lieve the stars that (A7)fill the skies, are (Eb9)in my (D9)eyes.

Guess you feel you’ll al ways (C6)be

the one and (C)on ly one for (Cm6)me.

And (G)if you think you (Bm7)could,

well, (Am)chanc es (Bdim7)are your (Am)chanc (C#dim7)es (Am7)are

(D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

(G)Chanc es (C6)are

(G)’cause I (C)wear a sil ly (Cm6)grin, the (G)mo ment you come (Bm7)in to (E9)view,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think that (D7)I’m (Am7)in (D7)love with (G)you.

(G)Just be (C6)cause

(G)my com (C)po sure sort of (Cm6)slips, the (G)mo ment that your (Bm7)lips meet (E9)mine,

(Am7)chanc es are you (A7)think my (D7)heart’s (Am7)your (D7)val (D)en (G)tine.

In the (Gmaj7)mag ic of (Cm)moon

light,

when I (Cm6)sigh, “Hold me (Gm)close, dear,”

chanc es are you be (Gm6)lieve the stars that (A7)fill the skies, are (Eb9)in my (D9)eyes.

Guess you feel you’ll al ways (C6)be

the one and (C)on ly one for (Cm6)me.

And (G)if you think you (Bm7)could,

well, (Am)chanc es (Bdim7)are your (Am)chanc (C#dim7)es (Am7)are (D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

(G)Chanc es (Am7)are (D7)aw f’ly (B)good;

the chanc es (Am)are your chanc es (Am7)are (D7)aw (D)f’ly (G)good.

Chances Are by Johnny Mathis

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Chances Are”

What key is "Chances Are" in?: "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Chances Are" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Chances Are" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Chances Are"?: This arrangement of "Chances Are" uses 25 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bdim7, Bm7, C, C#dim7, C6, +17 more.
How long does it take to learn "Chances Are" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Johnny Mathis can I play here?: Try "THE LAST TIME I FELT LIKE THIS", "A CERTAIN SMILE", "IT'S NOT FOR ME TO SAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.