It Never Entered My Mind

by Rodgers & Hart
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(Gmaj7)Once I laughed when I heard you say ing that I’d be (Gmaj7)play ing (Am7)sol i taire,

un eas y (Gmaj7)in my (Am7)eas y chair.

It nev er en tered my mind.

(G)Once you (G)told me I was mis tak en, that I’d a (Gmaj7)wak en (Am7)with the sun

and or der (Gmaj7)or ange (Am7)juice for one.

It nev er en tered my mind.

(G)You

have what

(D7)I (G)lack

my self,

(D7)and (Gmaj7)now I (Am7)e ven (Bm7)have to (C#)scratch (F#7)my (Bm7)back

(E7)my (Am7)self.

(Db7)Once you warned me that if you (Bm7)scorned me (Am7)I’d sing the (Gmaj7)maid en’s (Am7)pray’r a gain

and wish that (Bm7)you were (B)there (A)a (E7)gain

to get in to (D7)my (Bm7)hair a gain.

It nev er en tered (D7)my (G)mind.

(Gmaj7)Once I laughed when I heard you say ing that I’d be (Gmaj7)play ing (Am7)sol i taire,

un eas y (Gmaj7)in my (Am7)eas y chair.

It nev er en tered my mind.

(G)Once you (G)told me I was mis tak en, that I’d a (Gmaj7)wak en (Am7)with the sun

and or der (Gmaj7)or ange (Am7)juice for one.

It nev er en tered my mind.

(G)You

have what

(D7)I (G)lack

my self,

(D7)and (Gmaj7)now I (Am7)e ven (Bm7)have to (C#)scratch (F#7)my (Bm7)back

(E7)my (Am7)self.

(Db7)Once you warned me that if you (Bm7)scorned me (Am7)I’d sing the (Gmaj7)maid en’s (Am7)pray’r a gain

and wish that (Bm7)you were (B)there (A)a (E7)gain

to get in to (D7)my (Bm7)hair a gain.

It nev er en tered (D7)my (G)mind.

It nev er en tered (D)my (G)mind.

It Never Entered My Mind by Rodgers & Hart

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It Never Entered My Mind”

What key is "It Never Entered My Mind" in?
"It Never Entered My Mind" by Rodgers & Hart is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It Never Entered My Mind" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "It Never Entered My Mind" 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.
How long does it take to learn "It Never Entered My Mind" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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