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Let’s pre (G)tend we’re (G)rid ing on a (C)kite.
(G)Let’s i (C)mag ine
we’re (G)fly ing through the (Dsus4)air.
We’ll as (G)cend un (G)til we’re out of (C)sight.
(G)Light as (C)pa per
(Dsus4)we’ll soar.
(D)Let’s be (Bm7)wild,
up (A)high a bove the (Dsus4)sand.
(D)Feel the (Bm7)wind,
the (A)world at our com (Dsus4)mand.
Let’s en (G)joy the view
and nev er (G)land.
Float ing (G)far from the (Dsus4)shore.
Some things are (G)meant to be: The clouds mov ing (C)fast and free.
The sun on a sil ver sea.
A (Gma7)sky that’s bright and (C)blue.
And (D7sus4)some things will (G)nev er end: The thrill of our (C)mag ic ride.
The love that I (D)feel in side
for (G)you.
We’ll climb (G)high, be (D)yond the break of (C)day.
(G)Sleep on (C69)star dust
and (G)dine on bits of (Dsus4)moon.
You and (G)I will (D)find the Milk y (C)Way.
(G)We’ll be We’ll be mad and ex plore.
We’ll re (Bm7)cline,
a (A)loft up on the (Dsus4)breeze.
(D)Dart a (Bm7)bout,
sail (A)on with wind y (D)ease.
(D)Pass the (G)days
(C)do ing (C)on ly as we please.
(Am7)That’s what (G)liv ing is (F)for.
Some things are (G)meant to be: The tide turn ing (C)end less ly.
The way it takes (A)hold of me.
No (D)mat ter (G)what I (C6)do.
But (D7sus4)some things will (G)nev er (G)die: the prom ise of (C)who you are, your mem ’ries when I am far
(D)from (Em7)you.
All my (G)life I’ve (Cma7)lived for lov ing (G)you.
Let me (D)go (C)now.
Some Things Are Meant To Be — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Some Things Are Meant To Be" by Mindi Dickstein in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 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 “Some Things Are Meant To Be”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Some Things Are Meant To Be"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Some Things Are Meant To Be" by Mindi Dickstein played in?
- Some Things Are Meant To Be is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Some Things Are Meant To Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Some Things Are Meant 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 "Some Things Are Meant To Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Some Things Are Meant To Be"?
- "Some Things Are Meant To Be" was originally performed by Mindi Dickstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Some Things Are Meant To Be"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C6, Cm, Cmaj7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Mindi Dickstein can I play here?
- Try "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME", "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Some Things Are Meant To Be" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.