The Luckiest

by Ben Folds

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Lyrics

(A)I

don’t an get old man man y things (G)fif ty right to the first time.

in a In (D)fact,

I am (Bm)told

that a lot.

Now I know all the wrong turns, the stum (G)ple bles and falls and brought me here.

In And where was ry I wide be fore the day strange that I first saw your love ly face?

Now I see (F#m)it

ev ’ry day

and I

(A7)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(G)I

(D)am

the (D)luck i est.

What if (A)I’d

been an born old man man y who (G)lived ty years to be fore you and one house (D)fact,

on the (Bm)street

where you live?

May be I’d be out side as you passed (G)ple on your bike, and would I know?

I’m a sor was ry I wide know sea of eyes strange that I see one pair that I

rec og nize (F#m)it

ev ’ry day

and I

(A7)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(G)I

(D)am

the (D)luck i est.

What if I love you more than I have

ev er found a way (A7)to say

to you.

Next (Bm)luck i est.

The Luckiest by Ben Folds — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds 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 D at 60 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 Luckiest" 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 Luckiest"?
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 Luckiest" use?
Just 11 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ben Folds songs work for kids?
Try "The Luckiest". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.