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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It Never Entered My Mind" 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 G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “It Never Entered My Mind”

Can I play "It Never Entered My Mind" 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 "It Never Entered My Mind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It Never Entered My Mind" by Rodgers & Hart played in?
It Never Entered My Mind is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Never Entered My Mind"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Never Entered My Mind" 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 "It Never Entered My Mind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Never Entered My Mind"?
"It Never Entered My Mind" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It Never Entered My Mind"?
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. "It Never Entered My Mind" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "It Never Entered My Mind"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Never Entered My Mind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.