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(C)Will I ev er (A7)find the (Dm7)girl in my mind,
the (Bb7)one who is (A7)my i (D7)deal?
(Dm7)May be she’s a dream, and (G7)yet she might (E7)be
(Am)just a round the (D7)cor ner (Ab7)wait ing for (G7)me.
(C)Will I rec og (A7)nize a (Dm7)light in her eyes
that (Bb7)no oth er (A7)eyes re (D7)veal?
Or (Fm6)will I pass her by and (C)nev er (D#dim)e ven (C)know that (Am)she is (Dm7)my
(G7)i
(C)deal?
(C)Will I ev er (A7)find the (Dm7)girl in my mind,
the (Bb7)one who is (A7)my i (D7)deal?
(Dm7)May be she’s a dream, and (G7)yet she might (E7)be
(Am)just a round the (D7)cor ner (Ab7)wait ing for (G7)me.
(C)Will I rec og (A7)nize a (Dm7)light in her eyes
that (Bb7)no oth er (A7)eyes re (D7)veal?
Al (Fm6)though she may be late, I (C)trust in (D#dim)fate, and (C)so I (Am)wait for (Dm7)my
(G7)i
(C)deal?
(Em7)deal.
(F6)My
(G7)i
(C)deal.
My Ideal — Piano Lead Sheet
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"My Ideal" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 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 “My Ideal”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My Ideal" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Ideal" is in C.
- What key is "My Ideal" by John Coltrane played in?
- My Ideal 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 "My Ideal"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Ideal" 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 "My Ideal"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Ideal"?
- "My Ideal" was originally performed by John Coltrane. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Does "My Ideal" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Ideal" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "My Ideal"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.