Something Wonderful

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

He will not (C)al ways say

what you would (C)have him say,

but, now and (C)then, he’ll say (Am7)some thing

(D7)won der ful.

The thought less (C)things he’ll do

will hurt and (C)wor ry you,

then, all at (C)once, he’ll do (A7)some thing

(D)won der ful.

He (Gm)has a thou sand (Dm)dreams

that (A)won’t come (D)true.

You (Gm)know that he be (Gm)lieves in them and (A7)that’s e nough for (D)you.

You’ll al ways (C)go a long,

de fend him (C)when he’s wrong

and tell him (C)when he’s strong, (A7)he is

(D)won der ful.

(B7)He’ll al ways (Em)need your love

and so he’ll (C)get your love.

A man who (C)needs your love (G)can be

(C)won der ful.

Something Wonderful — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Something Wonderful" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Something Wonderful”

Can I play "Something Wonderful" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Something Wonderful" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Something Wonderful" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
Something Wonderful 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 "Something Wonderful"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something 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 "Something Wonderful"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something Wonderful"?
"Something Wonderful" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Something Wonderful"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Something Wonderful" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Something Wonderful"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Something Wonderful" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.