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(CN.C.)I’ve (A)had my share
of life’s (Bm)ups and downs,
but (E7sus4)fate’s been kind,
the downs
(Amaj7)have been few.
I (D)guess you could say
that I’ve been (A)luck y,
and I (F#m)guess you could (F#m)say
its (B7)all be cause of (E7sus4)you.
If a ny (A)one
should ev er (A7)write
my life (Dmaj7)sto ry
for (Bm7)what
ev er (E7)rea son
there might (Amaj7)be,
you’d be (Dmaj7)there
be tween each (E7)line
of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,
’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened
to (Amaj7)me.
You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened
to (A)me.
(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (A)have been times
when the (Bm)times were hard,
(E7sus4)al ways some how
I
(Amaj7)made it through.
But for ev ’ry
mo ment
spent (A)hurt ing
there was a (F#m)mo
(F#m)ment
(F#m7)spent
lov ing
If a ny (A)one
should ev er (A7)write
my life (Dmaj7)sto ry
for (Bm7)what
ev er (E7)rea son
there might (Amaj7)be,
you’d be (Dmaj7)there
be tween each (E7)line
of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,
’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened
to (Amaj7)me.
You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened
to (A)me.
(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (Amaj7)me.
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 87 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price in?
- The backing track is in A at 87 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" was originally performed by Ray Price. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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