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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Oh! What It Seemed To Be" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 72 BPM.
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About “Oh! What It Seemed To Be”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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