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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"This Nearly Was Mine" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "This Nearly Was Mine" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "This Nearly Was Mine" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "This Nearly Was Mine" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "This Nearly Was Mine" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "This Nearly Was Mine"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.