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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "This Nearly Was Mine" 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 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”
- Can I play "This Nearly Was Mine" 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 "This Nearly Was Mine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "This Nearly Was Mine"?
- 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. "This Nearly Was Mine" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "This Nearly Was Mine"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Nearly Was Mine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.