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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" by Frankie Carle: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 72 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" by Frankie Carle. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.