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 be the...

You (G)turned 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 98 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Best Thing I Never Had" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Best Thing I Never Had" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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