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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Ideal" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Ideal"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "My Ideal". Key of C, 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.