You don’t like it in the shad ows,
but you won’t let me shine the light.
I would wash a way your trou bles,
but it seems
the more that I hold on,
the more that you let go.
And I know,
you bet ter let some bod y love you,
or find your self
on your own.
Tell me why all the best laid plans
fall a part
in your hands,
and my good in ten tions nev er end
the way I meant.
If we don’t talk a bout the fu ture,
then should I just fol low you in to the dark?
Yeah.
And does your si lence keep you cold
while the cracks form
on my heart?
Tell me why
It seems to me some fine friends who watched you turn
your back.
It seems you on ly want the things that you can’t have.
Tell me why all the best laid plans
fall a part
in your hands,
and my good in ten tions nev er end
the way I meant.
Tell me why all the best laid plans
fall a part
in your hands,
and my good in ten tions nev er end
the way I meant.
Tell me why
Best Laid Plans by James Blunt
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Best Laid Plans”
- What key is "Best Laid Plans" in?
- "Best Laid Plans" by James Blunt is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Best Laid Plans" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Best Laid Plans" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Best Laid Plans"?
- This arrangement of "Best Laid Plans" uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Eb7, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Best Laid Plans" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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