Some Kind Of Wonderful

by Carole King
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Lyrics

All you have to do is (C)touch my hand

to show me you (Am)un der stand,

and some thing (F)hap pens to me

that’s some kind of (Gsus)won der ful!

An y time my lit tle (C)world is blue,

I just have to (Am)look at you,

and ev ’ry thing (F)seems to be

some kind of (Gsus)won der ful!

(G7)I (F)know I (C)can’t ex press

this feel ling of (F)ten der ness.

There’s so much I (C)want to say,

but the right words just don’t (F)come my way.

I just know when I’m in (C)your em brace

this world is a (Am)hap py place,

and some thing (F)hap pens to me

that’s some kind of (Gsus)won der ful!

Some kind of (C)won der ful!

Some kind of (Am)won der ful, won der ful, won der ful, won der ful!

Some kind of (Gsus)won der ful!

(Gsus)Ooh, (C)won der ful!

Some kind of (Am)won der ful, won der ful, won der ful, won der ful!

Some kind of (G7sus)won der ful!

(G7)Ooh.

Some Kind Of Wonderful — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Some Kind Of Wonderful" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Some Kind Of Wonderful”

Where are the chord symbols for "Some Kind Of Wonderful" 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. "Some Kind Of Wonderful" is in C.
What key is "Some Kind Of Wonderful" by Carole King played in?
Some Kind Of Wonderful is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Some Kind Of Wonderful" 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 "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
"Some Kind Of Wonderful" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Some Kind Of Wonderful" 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. "Some Kind Of Wonderful" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.