Somewhere In My Memory

by John Williams
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(D)Can dles (F#m)in the (G)win (F#m)dow, (G)shad ows (Dmaj7)paint ing the (Gmaj7)ceil (A)ing, (D)gaz ing (Dmaj7)at the (G)fire (F#m7)glow, (G)feel ing (Em)that (Dmaj7)“gin ger (Bm7)bread” (Gmaj7)feel (A)ing.

Pre cious (Em)mo ments,

spe cial (A)peo ple,

hap py (Bm)fac es

I can (A)see.

(D)Some where (Dmaj9)in my (Gmaj7)mem

(F#m)’ry, (G)Christ mas (Dmaj7)joys all a (Em9)round

(A)me, (D)liv ing (Dmaj9)in my (Gmaj7)mem

(F#m)’ry,

all of the (D)mu sic,

all of the (F#m)mag ic,

all of the (D)fam (Bm7)’ly (G)home here

(A)with (D)me.

Somewhere In My Memory by John Williams

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Somewhere In My Memory”

What key is "Somewhere In My Memory" in?
"Somewhere In My Memory" by John Williams is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Somewhere In My Memory" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Somewhere In My Memory" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Somewhere In My Memory"?
This arrangement of "Somewhere In My Memory" uses 16 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, E, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Somewhere In My Memory" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Williams can I play here?
Try "Jurassic Park", "Raiders March (from Raiders Of The Lost Ark)", "Schindler's List". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.