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You (B)are (A7)my (Dm)des tin y,
you are what you (Gm)are to me.
You are my hap pi ness,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)You (B)have (A7)my (Dm)sweet ca ress,
you share my (Gm)lone li ness.
You are my dream come true,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)Heav en and (Dm)heav en a lone can (A7)take your love from (Dm)me.
’Cause (Gm)I’d be a fool to ev er (Dm)leave you, dear, and a (E7)fool I’d nev er (A7)be.
You (B)are (A7)my (Dm)des tin y,
you share my (Gm)rev er ie.
You’re more than life to me,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)You (B)are (A7)my (Dm)des tin y,
you are what you (Gm)are to me.
You are my hap pi ness,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)You (B)have (A7)my (Dm)sweet ca ress,
you share my (Gm)lone li ness.
You are my dream come true,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)Heav en and (Dm)heav en a lone can (A7)take your love from (Dm)me.
’Cause (Gm)I’d be a fool to ev er (Dm)leave you, dear, and a (E7)fool I’d nev er (A7)be.
You (B)are (A7)my (Dm)des tin y,
you share my (Gm)rev er ie.
You’re more than life to me,
that’s what you (Dm)are.
(A7)You (B)are (A7)my (Dm)are.
You Are My Destiny — Piano Lead Sheet
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"You Are My Destiny" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 144 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with an oompah bass pattern in your left hand — you'll alternate between a low root note and a higher chord chunk in a steady boom-chap rhythm that gives the song its warm, swaying feel.
At 144 BPM it moves along briskly, so start at half speed and lock in that left-hand pattern until it feels automatic before adding the melody.
Your five chords include a couple of seventh shapes — A7 and E7 — that add a lovely romantic pull, but watch the transition from Gm to A7 especially; the jump can catch you off guard if you haven't mapped the fingering in advance.
Practice that two-bar shift in a slow loop until your hand finds it by feel.
The right-hand melody is vocal and singable, so aim for smooth, connected lines rather than punchy attacks.
Keep your pedal changes crisp on each chord switch to avoid muddiness in the key of B♭.
This is the piece that'll make oompah bass feel like second nature — once you own this pattern, dozens of classic pop songs will open right up for you.
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About “You Are My Destiny”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Are My Destiny" 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. "You Are My Destiny" is in Bb.
- What key is "You Are My Destiny" by Paul Anka played in?
- You Are My Destiny is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Are My Destiny"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Are My Destiny" 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 "You Are My Destiny"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Are My Destiny"?
- "You Are My Destiny" was originally performed by Paul Anka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Are My Destiny"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Bm7, Dm, E7, Gm.
- What other songs by Paul Anka can I play here?
- Try "MY WAY", "PUPPY LOVE", "I DON'T LIKE TO SLEEP ALONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "You Are My Destiny" 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. "You Are My Destiny" is in the key of Bb at 144 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Are My Destiny"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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