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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" by Frankie Carle in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 72 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Oh! What It Seemed To Be"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Oh! What It Seemed To Be" is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.

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