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(G#m)Ah.
(Emaj7)Oh, oh.
We’re a (G#m)thou sand (D#m)miles from com fort.
We have (G#m)trav elled (D#m)land and sea.
But as (G#m)long as (D#m)you are with me,
there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d (C#m7)rath er be.
It’s (G#m)I would (D#m)wait for ev er,
ex (G#m)ult ed (D#m)in the scene.
As (G#m)long as (D#m)I am with you,
(Emaj7)my heart con (C#m7)tin ues to beat.
With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay.
(G#m)Stroll ing so ca sual ly.
We’re dif f’rent and the same, get you a noth er name.
(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.
(G#m)If gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.
(G#m)It’s shot in the dark but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.
(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d (Gdim7)rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (Gdim7)be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (F#)be.
We (G#m)staked out (D#m)on a mis sion
to (G#m)find our (D#m)in ner peace.
But as (G#m)Make it (D#m)ev er last ing
so (Emaj7)noth ing’s (C#m7)in com plete.
It’s (G#m)eas y (D#m)be ing with you,
(G#m)sa cred sim (D#m)plic i ty.
(D#m)we’re to geth er
there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d (C#m7)rath er be.
With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay.
(G#m)Stroll ing so ca sual ly.
We’re dif f’rent and the same, get you a noth er name.
(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.
(G#m)If gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.
(G#m)It’s shot in the dark but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.
(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d (Gdim7)rath er be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (Gdim7)be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d rath er (F#)be.
We (CN.C.)When I am with you there’s no place I’d rath er be.
Be.
Oh,
oh.
(G#m)Be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, (B)be.
(Emaj7)Yeah,
yeah, yeah, (G#m)yeah, (F#)yeah, yeah.
(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (E)no place I’d rath er be.
Rather Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit: 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 B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Rather Be”
- Can I sing "Rather Be" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Rather Be" 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 B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit in?
- The backing track is in B at 120 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 "Rather Be" 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 "Rather Be"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rather Be", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rather Be" 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 "Rather Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rather Be"?
- "Rather Be" was originally performed by Clean Bandit. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Clean Bandit are available?
- Other accompaniments by Clean Bandit: "Extraordinary", "Extraordinary (featuring Sharna Bass)", "Real Love (featuring Jess Glynne)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rather Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit. 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 "Rather Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Rather Be" 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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