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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Oh! What It Seemed To Be" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Oh! What It Seemed To Be". Key of Bb, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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