Best Thing I Never Had

by Beyoncé
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Lyrics

What (G)goes a (C)round comes back a round.

Hey, (D)my ba by.

What (G)goes a (C)round comes back a round.

Hey, (D)my ba by.

What (G)goes a (C)round comes back a round.

Hey, (D)my ba by.

What (G)goes a (C)round comes back a round.

There was

a time

I thought

that you did (Em)ev ’ry thing (D)right.

No lies,

no wrong.

Boy, I

must have been (Em)out of my (D)mind.

So when I (Am7)think of the time that I (Em7)al most (D)loved you, (Am7)you showed your ass and I, (Cm)I saw the re al you.

Thank God you blew it, thank (G)God I dodged the bul let.

I’m so (C)o ver you, so ba by good look in’ out.

I want ed you bad.

(C)I’m so through with it.

(D)’Cause hon est ly you turned out (C)to be the...

You turned out (C)to be the...

And gon’ al (C)ways be the...

(Em)(Best thing you (D)nev er had.)

I bet it sucks to be you right now.

So sad.

you’re hurt.

Boo hoo.

Oh, did ex (Em)pect me to (D)care?

You don’t

de serve

my tears.

I guess that’s (Em)why they ain’t (D)there.

When I that (Am7)there was a

(Am7)you showed your ass and I, (Cm)I saw the re al you.

Thank God you blew it, thank (G)God I dodged the bul let.

I’m so (C)o ver you, so ba by good look in’ out.

I want ed you bad.

(C)I’m so through with it.

(D)’Cause hon est ly you turned out (C)to be the...

(Em)(best thing I (D)nev er had.) turned out (C)to be the...

(Em)(Best thing I (D)nev er had.) gon’ al (C)ways be the...

(Em)(Best thing you (D)nev er had.)

I bet it sucks to be you right now.

So sad.

I know you want me back.

It’s times to face the facts, that (D)I’m the one that’s got a way.

Lord (A)knows that it would take an oth er (C)place, an oth er time, an oth er (G)world, an oth er life.

Thank (Am7)God I found the (G)good in good bye.

I used to want you so bad.

(Cmaj9)Best thing you nev er had.

I used to want you so bad.

(C)I’m so through with that.

(D)’Cause hon est ly you turned out (C)to the...

You out (C)to be the...

And will nev (C)er be the...

(Em)(Best thing you (D)nev er had.) Oh, ba by, I bet it sucks to be you right now.

(Goes a (C)round, comes back a round.)

(G)(Goes a (C)round, comes back a round.) (Em)sucks to be (D)you right now.

(G)(Goes a (C)round comes back a round.) (Em)sucks to be (D)you right now.

(G)(Goes a (C)round comes back a round.) (Em)sucks to be (D)you right (G)now.

Best Thing I Never Had — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 98 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 I Never Had”

Can I sing "Best Thing I Never Had" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Best Thing I Never Had" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé in?
The backing track is in G at 98 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 I Never Had" 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 I Never Had"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Best Thing I Never Had", 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 I Never Had" 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 I Never Had"?
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 I Never Had"?
"Best Thing I Never Had" was originally performed by Beyoncé. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Beyoncé are available?
Other accompaniments by Beyoncé: "Ave Maria", "Crazy In Love", "Listen (from Dreamgirls)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Best Thing I Never Had" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Best Thing I Never Had" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Best Thing I Never Had" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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