All I need
is
some one like (Eb7)you.
My
dear est dar ling,
please
love me, (Ab)too.
With in
my heart,
I pray your (Eb7)an swer’s yes.
I’ll
make your life
full of
hap pi (Ab)ness.
(Bbm7)When
you (Db)need me
I’ll be there
by your (Ab)side.
Oh,
(Fm7)I
pledge my (Bb7)love to you
with God
as our (Eb9)guide.
Oh,
(Eb7)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing in this world
can
keep us a (Eb7)part.
Ooh,
my dear est dar ling,
I
of fer
you my (Ab)heart.
(Ab)Oh,
(Bbm7)yeah, when (Ab7)ev er you (Db)need me
I’ll be there
by your (Ab)side.
Oh,
(Fm7)I
pledge my (Bb7)love to you
with God
as our (Eb9)guide.
Oh,
(Eb7)noth ing, noth ing, noth ing in this world
can
keep us a (Eb7)part.
Ooh,
my dear est dar ling,
I
of fer
you my (Ab)heart.
(Ab)Oh,
(Bbm7)yeah, when (Ab7)ev er you I’m
of fer ing you my (Ab)heart.
My Dearest Darling by Etta James
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "My Dearest Darling" in?
- "My Dearest Darling" by Etta James is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "My Dearest Darling" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "My Dearest Darling" 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.
- What chords are used in "My Dearest Darling"?
- This arrangement of "My Dearest Darling" uses 9 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, Bbm7, Db, Ddim7, Eb7, Eb9, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "My Dearest Darling" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Etta James can I play here?
- Try "ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY", "AT LAST", "SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.