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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Some Kind Of Wonderful" by Carole King 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 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”

Can I learn "Some Kind Of Wonderful" 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 "Some Kind Of Wonderful" with hands-separate practice in C at 112 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
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 "Some Kind Of Wonderful" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
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. "Some Kind Of Wonderful" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.