Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

by Ray Price

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I’ve had my share

of life’s (Bm)ups and downs,

but (E7sus)fate’s been kind, some how

the downs

(Amaj7)have been few.

But for (D)ev ’ry you could say

(E7)mo ment

that I’ve been (A)luck y,

there and I (F#m)guess you could say

spent it’s all be cause of (E7sus)you.

If an y (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 (E7sus)hap pened

to (Amaj7)me.

You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened

to (A)me.

(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there have been times

when the (Bm)times were hard,

but (E7sus)al ways kind, some how

the I

(Amaj7)made it through.

But for (D)ev ’ry you could say

(E7)mo ment

that I’ve spent (A)hurt ing,

there was a (F#m)mo you could ment

spent it’s all be lov ing (E7sus)you.

If an y (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 (E7sus)hap pened

to (Amaj7)me.

You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened

to (A)me.

(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (Amaj7)me.

Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Ray Price — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Ray Price in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 92 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" use?
Just 13 chords: A, A6, A7, Amaj7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ray Price songs work for kids?
Try "FOR THE GOOD TIMES", "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", "For The Good Times". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.