Till There Was You

by Meredith Willson
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Lyrics

There were (C)bells

on the (C#dim)hill,

but I (Dm7)nev er heard them (Fm6)ring ing.

No, I (C)nev er (Ebdim)heard them at (Dm)all (G7)till there was (C)you.

There were (C)birds

in the (C#dim)sky,

but I (Dm7)nev er saw them (Fm6)wing ing.

No, I (C)nev er (Ebdim)saw them at (Dm)all

(G7)till there was (C)you.

There were (C)you.

And there was (F)mu sic and (F#dim)there were won der ful (C)ros es, they (A7)tell me, in (Dm)sweet

fra grant (D7)mead ows of (Dm7)dawn

and (G)dew.

There was (C)love

all a (C#dim)round,

but I (Dm7)nev er heard it (Fm6)sing ing.

No, I (C)nev er (Ebdim)heard it at (Dm)all

(G7)till there was (C)you.

Till There Was You — Simple Sheet Music

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"Till There Was You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 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 “Till There Was You”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Till There Was You"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Till There Was You" by Meredith Willson played in?
Till There Was You 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 "Till There Was You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Till There Was You" 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 "Till There Was You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Till There Was You"?
"Till There Was You" was originally performed by Meredith Willson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Meredith Willson can I play here?
Try "IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS", "TILL THERE WAS YOU", "Gary, Indiana". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Till There Was You". Key of C, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.