Oh! What It Seemed To Be

by Frankie Carle
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Oh! What It Seemed To Be" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Oh! What It Seemed To Be

Why does "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be".
What key is "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" by Frankie Carle played in?
Oh! What It Seemed To Be is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" 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 "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
"Oh! What It Seemed To Be" was originally performed by Frankie Carle. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abdim7, Am7, Bbmaj9, C7, C9, Daug, Db9, Dm7, +10 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be".
Can I see all the notes in "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.

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