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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Soon" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Soon"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "How Soon". Key of F, 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.