This Nearly Was Mine

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "This Nearly Was Mine" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 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 “This Nearly Was Mine”

What key is "This Nearly Was Mine" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
This Nearly Was Mine is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Nearly Was Mine"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Nearly Was Mine" 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 "This Nearly Was Mine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Nearly Was Mine"?
"This Nearly Was Mine" 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.

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