Simply The Best

by Tina Turner

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Lyrics

I (F)call you, I (F6)need you, my (Fmaj7)heart’s on (F)fire.

You come to me, (F6)come to me (Fmaj7)wild and (F)wired.

(F)Oh, you come to (Dm)me,

give me ev ’ry thing I need.

Give me a (F)call you, I (F6)need you, my (Fmaj7)heart’s on (F)fire.

You come to me, (F6)come to me (Fmaj7)wild and (F)wired.

(F)Oh, you come to (Dm)me,

give me ev ’ry thing I need.

Give me a You’re sim ply the best,

(F)bet ter than all the rest,

(F)bet ter than (Dm)an y one,

(Dm)an y one I’ve (C)ev er met.

I’m stuck on your (F)heart,

I (F)hang on ev ’ry word you say,

(F)tear us a part,

(Dm)ba by, I would (C)rath er be dead.

In your

Each time you leave me, I start los ing con trol.

You’re (Dm)walk ing a way with my heart and my soul.

I can feel your rhy thm when I’m a lone.

Oh, ba by,

you’re my (D)soul.

You’re the best,

I bet ter than ’ry all the rest,

bet ter than a (Em)an part, y one,

(Em)an y one I (D)ev rath er er met.

be dead.

I’m stuck on your heart,

I hang on ev ’ry word you say.

Tear us than a (Em)an part, y one,

(Em)ba by, I would (D)ev rath er er met.

be dead.

I’m stuck on your heart,

Oh, you’re the best.

Simply The Best by Tina Turner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Simply The Best” by Tina Turner 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 Bb at 100 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 "Simply The Best" 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 "Simply The Best"?
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 "Simply The Best" use?
Just 11 chords: Bb, C, D, Dm, Em, F, F6, Fmaj7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tina Turner songs work for kids?
Try "WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER HERO", "WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT", "RIVER DEEP - MOUNTAIN HIGH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.