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There is (Ab)com ing a day when no heart aches shall come, no more (Eb7)clouds in the sky, (Fm)no (Eb7)more (Ab)tears to dim the eye.
(Ab7)All is (Db)peace for ev er more on that (Ab)hap py gold en shore.
What a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!
(Ab7)What a (Db)day that will be, when my (Ab)Je sus I shall see, and I (Eb7)look up on His face, the (Fm)One (Eb7)who (Ab)saved me by His grace.
(Ab7)When He (Db)takes me by the hand and leads me (Ab)through the Prom ised Land, what a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!
There’ll be (Ab)no sor row there, no more bur dens to bear, no more (Eb7)sick ness, no pain, (Fm)no (Eb7)more (Ab)part ing o ver there.
(Ab7)And for (Db)ev er I will be with the (Ab)One who died for me.
What a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!
(Ab7)What a (Db)day that will be, when my (Ab)Je sus I shall see, and I (Eb7)look up on His face, the (Fm)One (Eb7)who (Ab)saved me by His grace.
(Ab7)When He (Db)takes me by the hand and leads me (Ab)through the Prom ised Land, what a (Eb7)day, glo ri ous (Ab)day (Eb7)that will (Ab)be!
There’ll be (Ab)be!
What A Day That Will Be — Simple Sheet Music
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"What A Day That Will Be" 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 Db, 135 BPM.
This arrangement is a wonderful workout for left-hand independence — that oompah bass pattern needs to stay relaxed and steady at 135 BPM while your right hand floats the melody on top.
Start hands-separate and slower, maybe around 100 BPM, locking in the left hand's bass-note-then-chord rhythm until it feels automatic.
Playing in Db means your fingers sit naturally along the black keys, which is actually comfortable once you trust the hand shape.
Watch the move into Bbm7 and Eb7 — those transitions can trip you up if you're not anticipating the chord change a beat early.
The Ab7 resolving back to Db should feel like a satisfying exhale; lean into that.
If any section stumbles, loop just those four bars until they're boring.
This is the piece that'll make oompah patterns in flat keys feel like second nature, and the peaceful mood rewards a light, unhurried touch throughout.
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About “What A Day That Will Be”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What A Day That Will Be"?
- 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 "What A Day That Will Be" by Jim Hill played in?
- What A Day That Will Be is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What A Day That Will Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What A Day That Will Be" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "What A Day That Will Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What A Day That Will Be"?
- "What A Day That Will Be" was originally performed by Jim Hill. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What A Day That Will Be"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm7, Db, Eb7, Fm.
- 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 "What A Day That Will Be". Key of Db, 135 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.
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