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
Oh, 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...
(Em)(best thing I (D)nev er You turned out (C)to be the...
(Em)(Best thing I (D)nev er 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 you 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 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...
(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 be the...
(Em)(Best thing I (D)nev er You (G)turned out (C)to be the...
(Em)(Best thing I (D)nev er 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 Bet round.) it (Em)sucks to be (D)you right now.
(G)(Goes a (C)round comes back a Bet round.) it (Em)sucks to be (D)you right now.
(G)(Goes a (C)round comes back a Bet round.) it (Em)sucks to be (D)you right (G)now.
Best Thing I Never Had — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Best Thing I Never Had”
- 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.
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