Once in ev ’ry (Dm)life,
some one comes a (C)long,
and you came to (Dm7)me.
It was al most like a (C)song.
You were in my (Dm)arms,
just where you be (C)long,
we were so in (Dm7)love.
It was al most like a (C)song.
Jan u ar y through De (Em7)cem ber,
we had such a per fect (C)year;
then the flame be came a (Em7)dy ing em (C#dim7)ber; (Dm7)all at once (Bbmaj7)you weren’t (Gsus)there.
Now my bro ken (Dm)heart
cries for you each (G)night.
It’s al most like a (Dm)song,
but it’s too sad to (C7)write.
Jan u ar y through De (Em7)cem ber,
we had such a per fect (C)year;
then the flame be came a (Em7)dy ing em (C#dim7)ber; (Dm7)all at once (Bbmaj7)you weren’t (Gsus)there.
Now my bro ken (Dm)heart
cries for you each (G)night.
It’s al most like a (Dm)song,
but it’s too sad to (C7)write.
(Dm)song,
but it’s too sad to (Am)write.
It’s too sad to (C)write.
It Was Almost Like A Song by Ronnie Milsap
2 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 82 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “It Was Almost Like A Song”
- What key is "It Was Almost Like A Song" in?
- "It Was Almost Like A Song" by Ronnie Milsap is in the key of C with a tempo of 82 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "It Was Almost Like A Song" 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 Was Almost Like A Song" 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 Was Almost Like A Song" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Ronnie Milsap can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU'VE MADE IN MY LIFE", "STRANGER IN MY HOUSE", "I WOULDN'T HAVE MISSED IT FOR THE WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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