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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Something Wonderful" by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 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 learn "Something 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 "Something Wonderful" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Something 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 "Something Wonderful" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Something 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. "Something Wonderful" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.