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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"How Soon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "How Soon" 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. "How Soon" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "How Soon" 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. "How Soon" is in the key of F at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "How Soon"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.