It was (F)just a neigh bor hood dance,
that’s all that it (Gm7)was,
but (Am7)oh, what it (Abdim7)seemed
to (C7)be.
It was (Gm)like a mas quer ade ball
with (C7)cos tumes and (D)all
’cause (Gm7)you were at the (C7)dance (C)with (F)me.
(C)It was (F)just a ride on a train,
that’s all that it (Gm7)was,
but (Am7)oh, what it (Abdim7)seemed
to (C7)be.
It was (Gm)like a trip to the stars,
to (C7)Ve nus and (D)Mars,
’cause (Gm7)you were at the (C7)dance (C)with (F)me.
(C)It was (Gm7)you were on the (C7)train (Gb)with (F6)me.
And when I (Bbmaj9)kissed you,
(F6)dar ling,
it was (Gm)more than just a (C7)thrill
for (Fmaj9)me.
It was the (Bbmaj9)prom ise,
(F6)dar ling,
of the (G9)things
that fate had willed for me.
(C7)It was (F)just a wed ding in June,
that’s all that it (Gm7)was,
but (Am7)oh, what it (Abdim7)seemed
to (C7)be.
It was (Gm)like a roy al af fair
with (C7)ev ’ry one (D)there
’cause (Gm7)you said “Yes, I (C7)do” (Gb9)to (F6)me.
Oh! What It Seemed To Be by Frankie Carle
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Oh! What It Seemed To Be”
- What key is "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" in?
- "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" by Frankie Carle is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" 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 "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" 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 "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
- This arrangement of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" uses 18 chords: Abdim7, Am7, Bbmaj9, C7, C9, Daug, Db9, Dm7, +10 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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