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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.
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About “Oh! What It Seemed To Be”
- Can I play "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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