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How (F)soon
the flame of love can (Gm)die.
How (C7)soon
good night be comes good (F)bye.
You’re (D)gone (D7)now
and life goes (Gm)on now,
and ev ’ry (Cm)thing
seems (D7)out
of (G)tune.
But (F)time
can bring a change of (Gm)heart
and (C7)love
can make an oth er (A)start.
Some (Gm)day
you (G#dim7)may come back to (F)me
to (B)stay,
but (Gm7)who
can (C7)say
how (F)soon.
How (F)soon
the flame of love can (Gm)die.
How (C7)soon
good night be comes good (F)bye.
You’re (D)gone (D7)now
and life goes (Gm)on now,
and ev ’ry (Cm)thing
seems (D7)out
of (G)tune.
But (F)time
can bring a change of (Gm)heart
and (C7)love
can make an oth er (A)start.
Some (Gm)day
you (G#dim7)may come back to (F)me
to (B)stay,
but (Gm7)who
can (C7)say
how (F)soon.
How (Gbmaj7)soon.
How Soon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "How Soon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 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 “How Soon”
- Can I play "How Soon" 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 "How Soon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "How Soon" by Henry Mancini played in?
- How Soon is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Soon"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Soon" 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 "How Soon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Soon"?
- "How Soon" was originally performed by Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Soon"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, Bm7, C7, C9, Cm, D7, F, Fmaj9, +4 more.
- What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
- Try "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES", "SOMETIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "How Soon"?
- 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. "How Soon" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "How Soon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Soon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.