Other arrangements of Best Laid Plans
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Best Laid Plans" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Best Laid Plans”
- Why does "Best Laid Plans" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Best Laid Plans".
- What key is "Best Laid Plans" by James Blunt played in?
- Best Laid Plans is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Best Laid Plans"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Best Laid Plans" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Best Laid Plans"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Best Laid Plans"?
- "Best Laid Plans" was originally performed by James Blunt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Best Laid Plans"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Eb7, +1 more.
- What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Best Laid Plans"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Best Laid Plans".
- Can I see all the notes in "Best Laid Plans"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 76 BPM.
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