Lyrics
(C)One
(Dm)dream in my (C)heart,
(G)One
(Gdim)love to be (F)liv ing for,
(C)One
(Am)love to be (F)liv ing for:
(C)This
(Dm)near ly was (C)mine.
(C)One
(Dm)girl for my (C)dream,
(G)One
(Gdim)part ner in (F)par a dise,
(C)This
(Am)prom ise of (F)par a dise,
(C)This
(Dm)near ly was (C)mine.
(C)mine.
(F)Close to my (C)heart she (F)came,
(C)On ly to (G)fly a (C)way.
(F)On ly to (C)fly as (F)day
(D7)flies from (G7)moon
light.
(C)Now,
(Dm)now I’m a (C)lone
(G)Still
(Gdim)dream ing of (F)par a dise.
(C)Still
(F#dim)say ing that (F)par a dise
(C)Once
(G7)near ly was (C)mine.
This Nearly Was Mine by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “This Nearly Was Mine”
- What key is "This Nearly Was Mine" in?
- "This Nearly Was Mine" by Rodgers & Hammerstein is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "This Nearly Was Mine" 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 "This Nearly Was Mine" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "This Nearly Was Mine" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
- Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.