Other arrangements of Best Of Friends
Pick a learning view.
When you’re the (C)best of friends
hav ing (C)so much fun to geth er,
you’re not (Em7)e ven a ware you’re such a (A7)fun ny pair.
(Dm7)You’re (Em7)the (F)best (B7)of (G7sus)friends.
Life’s a (C)hap py game,
you could (C)clown a round for ev er, nei ther (Em7)one of you sees your nat ur’l (A7)bound a ries.
(Dm7)You’re (Em7)the (F)best (B7)of (G7sus)friends.
Life’s a (Dm7)Life’s (Em7)one (F)hap (G7)py (C)game.
If on ly the (G7)world would n’t (Dm7)get in the way,
if on ly (A7)peo ple would (Em7)just let you (A7)play.
(Em7)They’ll say you’re both be ing (B)fools,
you’re (E)break ing all the (Am)rules.
They can’t un der stand
your mag ic won der land.
When you’re the (C)best of friends,
shar ing (C)all that you dis cov er,
when these (Em7)mo ments have passed, will that (A7)friend ship last?
(F#m7)Who can say if (B7)there’s a way?
(Em7)How I hope,
I hope it nev er (Dm7)ends,
’cause
(Dm7)you’re
the best
of
(C)friends.
Best Of Friends — Simple Sheet Music
"Best Of Friends" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Best Of Friends”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Best Of Friends"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Best Of Friends" by Pearl Bailey played in?
- Best Of Friends is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Best Of Friends"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Best Of Friends" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Best Of Friends"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Best Of Friends"?
- "Best Of Friends" was originally performed by Pearl Bailey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Pearl Bailey can I play here?
- Try "TAKES TWO TO TANGO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Best Of Friends". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
More piano songs by Pearl Bailey
See all Pearl Bailey songs →More songs you might like
Love And Marriage
Frank Sinatra
TAKES TWO TO TANGO
Pearl Bailey
As Time Goes By
Herman Hupfeld
All Of Me
Louis Armstrong
The Best Things In Life Are Free
Buddy DeSylva
NOT WHILE I'M AROUND
Jamie Cullum
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
Frank Sinatra
Funiculi, Funicula
Mario Lanza
Alright, Okay, You Win
Peggy Lee
Ebb Tide
Phillip Keveren
I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)
Bessie Smith
Sophisticated Lady
Duke Ellington