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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"You Are My Destiny" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Are My Destiny"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "You Are My Destiny". Key of Bb, 144 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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