Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

by Ray Price
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(CN.C.)I’ve (A)had my share

of life’s (Bm)ups and downs,

but (E7sus4)fate’s been kind,

the downs

(Amaj7)have been few.

I (D)guess you could say

that I’ve been (A)luck y,

and I (F#m)guess you could (F#m)say

its (B7)all be cause of (E7sus4)you.

If a ny (A)one

should ev er (A7)write

my life (Dmaj7)sto ry

for (Bm7)what

ev er (E7)rea son

there might (Amaj7)be,

you’d be (Dmaj7)there

be tween each (E7)line

of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,

’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened

to (Amaj7)me.

You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened

to (A)me.

(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (A)have been times

when the (Bm)times were hard,

(E7sus4)al ways some how

I

(Amaj7)made it through.

But for ev ’ry

mo ment

spent (A)hurt ing

there was a (F#m)mo

(F#m)ment

(F#m7)spent

lov ing

If a ny (A)one

should ev er (A7)write

my life (Dmaj7)sto ry

for (Bm7)what

ev er (E7)rea son

there might (Amaj7)be,

you’d be (Dmaj7)there

be tween each (E7)line

of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,

’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened

to (Amaj7)me.

You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus4)hap pened

to (A)me.

(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (Amaj7)me.

Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 87 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 That Ever Happened To Me

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price in?
The backing track is in A at 87 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 That Ever Happened To Me" 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 That Ever Happened To Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", 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 That Ever Happened To Me" 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 That Ever Happened To Me"?
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 That Ever Happened To Me"?
"Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" was originally performed by Ray Price. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" 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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