What Is This Feeling?

by Stephen Schwartz
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Lyrics

What is this feel ing, so sud den and new,

I felt the mo ment I laid eyes on you?

My pulse is rush ing, my head is reel ing, my face is flush ing...

(G)What is this (A)feel ing, (Csus)fer vid as a (Fsus)flame?

(Eb)Does it (Db)have a (Fsus)name?

(C)Yes!

(CN.C.)Loath (F5)ing!

Un a dul ter at ed loath (Bbsus2)ing...

for your face, your voice, your cloth (Csus)ing...

(CN.C.)Let’s just say

I loathe it all!

(F)Ev ’ry (F)lit tle (Bb5)trait, how (C5)ev er (F)small, makes my ver y (Gb)flesh be (Ab)gin to (Db)crawl (C7sus)with sim ple ut ter (F5)loath ing!

There’s a strange ex (F)hil a (Bbsus2)ra tion in such to tal de tes (Csus)ta tion.

It’s so pure!

So (Am)strong!

Though I do ad (Bbsus2)mit it came on fast, still I do be (Csus)lieve that (Csus)it can (Bbsus)last, (Bb)and I will be (Fsus)loath ing, loath ing you my (F)whole

(C)life...

What is this feel ing, so sud den and new,

I felt the mo ment I laid eyes on you?

My pulse is rush ing, my head is reel ing.

I loathe it all!

Ev ’ry lit tle (Bb)trait, how (C)ev er (F)small, makes my ver y (Gb)flesh be (Ab)gin to (Db)crawl!

(Fsus)Ahhh...

(G5)Loath ing!

There’s a strange ex hil a (Csus2)ra tion in such to tal de tes (Dsus)ta tion.

So pure, so (Bm)strong!

Though I do ad (Csus2)mit it came on fast, still I do be (Dsus)lieve that it can (Csus)last, (C)and I will be (Gsus)loath ing, for for ev er (Gmaj7)loath ing, tru ly, deep ly (G)loath ing you

my whole life (G5)long!

What Is This Feeling? — Simple Sheet Music

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"What Is This Feeling?" 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, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “What Is This Feeling?”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Is This Feeling?"?
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 Is This Feeling?" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
What Is This Feeling? 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 "What Is This Feeling?"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Is This Feeling?" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "What Is This Feeling?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Is This Feeling?"?
"What Is This Feeling?" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". 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 "What Is This Feeling?". Key of C, 140 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.