It Never Entered My Mind

by Rodgers & Hart
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"It Never Entered My Mind" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Never Entered My Mind"?
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 "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.
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 "It Never Entered My Mind". Key of G, 84 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.