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 (Dm7)of (G7sus)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 (Dm7)of (G7sus)won der ful!

I (F)know I (C)can’t ex press

this feel ing of (F)ten der ness.

There’s so much I (C)want to say,

but the right words just don’t (F)come my (Em7)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 (Dm7)of (G7sus)won der ful!

Some kind of (C)won der ful!

(Sweet

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

(Soft

Some kind of (G7sus)won der ful!

(G7sus)Ooh

doo

doo doo

doo

ooh.

Some kind of (C)won der ful!

(Sweet

lips) kind of (Am)won der ful, won der ful, (Warm der ful, eyes) der ful!

(Soft

sighs) kind of (G7sus)won der ful!

(G7sus)Ooh

doo

doo doo

doo

ooh.

Some kind of (C)won der ful.

Some Kind Of Wonderful — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Some Kind Of Wonderful" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 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”

Why does "Some Kind Of Wonderful" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Some Kind Of Wonderful".
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 90 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 chords are used in "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, C7, Dm7, Em7, F, Fmaj7, G, +1 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Some Kind Of Wonderful".
Can I see all the notes in "Some Kind Of Wonderful"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.