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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It Was Almost Like A Song" 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 C, 82 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 “It Was Almost Like A Song”
- Can I play "It Was Almost Like A Song" 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 Was Almost Like A Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "It Was Almost Like A Song" by Ronnie Milsap played in?
- It Was Almost Like A Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It Was Almost Like A Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It Was Almost Like A Song" 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 Was Almost Like A Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It Was Almost Like A Song"?
- "It Was Almost Like A Song" was originally performed by Ronnie Milsap. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "It Was Almost Like A Song"?
- 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 Was Almost Like A Song" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "It Was Almost Like A Song"?
- 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 Was Almost Like A Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.