The Best Things In Life Are Free

by Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson

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(F#m7)Di da da da na na na.

(F#m7)Di da da da na na na.

(F#m7)Di da da da na na na.

Boy, when you look at me did you dis’ me like I’m cra zy.

You got to be kid din’ me, to think that I’m not gonna de liv er.

I don’t mean to dis a gree.

Sor ry you can’t buy my kiss es.

O pen your eyes and see true love comes forth.

I give you my heart, girl, hop ing you won’t stab me in it.

’Cause I’ve been in love be fore and then I had to pay up plen ty.

I lose my san i ty tryin’ to meas ure your in ten tions.

What do you want from me?

How much will it (Dmaj7)be?

No more than you’re (C#m7)will ing to (F#m7)give.

(Bm7)She won’t pay noth ing for this (Gmaj7)good love and (A)it’s for free.

And I won’t make you (C#m7)prom is es.

I’ll just do all I can to be your (D)lov er ’cause I un der stand.

The best things in (C#m7)life are (F#m7)free (Bm7)now that I’ve dis cov ered what you (C#m7)mean to (F#m7)me.

The best things in (C#m7)life are (F#m7)free now that we’ve got each oth er.

The (D)best things in life are free.

Hey

hey.

Ah huh.

Hey yeah yeah.

Ooh.

Yeah.

I know you are my ba by, my one and on ly ba by.

You said it twice.

I’ll say it nice, my ba by ba by ba by.

I’ve got so much (C#m7)love for you and it’s eas y to give it when I (Gmaj7)know you feel the same way too.

That’s all I ex (C#m7)pect from you.

Just do all that you can to be my (D)lov er ’cause I un der stand.

I do,

I do.

They say: The best things in (C#m)life are (F#m)free (Bm7)now that I’ve dis cov ered what you (C#m)mean to (F#m)me.

The best things in (C#m)life are (F#m)free now that we’ve got each oth er.

The (D)best things in life are free.

The best things in (C#m)life are (F#m)free (Bm7)now that I’ve dis cov ered what you (C#m)mean to (F#m)me.

The best things in (C#m)life are (F#m)free now that we’ve got each oth er.

The (D)best things in life are free.

(D)best things in life are free.

No more than you’re (C#m7)will ing to (F#m7)give ’cause (Bm7)you’re not giv’n’ me noth ing for that (D)good love and (A)it’s for free and I won’t make you (C#m7)prom is es.

You see (G6/9)I’m gon na do, I’m gon na do, we’re gon na (Bm7)do, I’m gon na do the ver y (E7sus)best I can to be your (CN.C.)lov er ’cause I un der stand.

It feels (Bm7)good, feels good, feels (C#m7)good, feels (F#m7)so good now.

Ev ’ry bod y needs to know that best things in (D)best things in life are free.

The Best Things In Life Are Free by Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Best Things In Life Are Free by Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson 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 F# at 105 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 "The Best Things In Life Are Free" 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 "The Best Things In Life Are Free"?
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 "The Best Things In Life Are Free" use?
Just 14 chords: A, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.