Best Song Ever

by One Direction
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Lyrics

(G5)May be it’s the way (D5)she walked, wow,

(G5)straight in to my heart (D5)and stole (A5)it.

(G5)Through the doors and past (D5)the guards, I wow, a y mouth, (D5)just like she al read y owned (A5)it.

I said, (G)“Can you give it back to me?”

She said, (G)“Nev er in your wild est dreams.”

And we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

We knew (G5)ev ’ry line.

(D5)Now I (A5)can’t re mem ber how it (G5)goes but I know (D5)that I (A5)won’t for get her.

’Cause we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

I think it went, (G5)oh, oh, oh.

I (D5)think it went, (A5)yeah, yeah, yeah.

I think it goes...

(D5)Oh.

(G5)Said her name was Geor (D5)gia Rose, wow,

(G5)and her dad dy was (D5)a den (A5)tist.

(G5)Said I had a dirt (D5)y mouth, I got a y mouth, (D5)but she kissed me like she meant (A5)it.

I said, (G)“Can I take you home with me?”

She said, (G)“Nev er in your wild est dreams.”

And we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

We knew (G5)ev ’ry line.

(D5)Now I (A5)can’t re mem ber how it (G5)goes but I know (D5)that I (A5)won’t for get her.

’Cause we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

I think it went, (G5)oh, oh, oh.

I (D5)think it went, (A5)yeah, yeah, yeah.

I think it goes...

(D5)Oh.

(G5)You know, I know, (D5)you know I’ll re mem ber you.

And (G5)I know, you know, (D5)I know you’ll re mem ber me.

And (G5)you know, I know, (D5)you know I’ll re mem ber you.

And (G5)I know, you know, (D5)I hope you’ll re mem ber how we (G5)danced.

oh, oh.

(A5)Yeah, yeah, yeah.) How we (G5)danced.

oh, oh.)

(A5)One, two, three, how we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

We knew (G5)ev ’ry line.

(D5)Now I (A5)can’t re mem ber how it (G5)goes but I know (D5)that I (A5)won’t for get her.

’Cause we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

And we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

We knew (G5)ev ’ry line.

(D5)Now I (A5)can’t re mem ber how it (G5)goes but I know (D5)that I (A5)won’t for get her.

’Cause we (G5)danced all night (D5)to the (A5)best song ev er.

And we (A5)best song ev er.

I think it went, (G5)oh, oh, oh.

I (D5)think it went, (A5)yeah, yeah, yeah.

I think it goes...

(D5)Oh.

(G5)Best song ev er.

It was the (G5)best song ev er.

It was the (G5)best song ev er.

Best Song Ever — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Best Song Ever" by One Direction: 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 D, 115 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Best Song Ever”

What key is "Best Song Ever" by One Direction played in?
Best Song Ever is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Best Song Ever"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Best Song Ever" 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 Song Ever"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Best Song Ever"?
"Best Song Ever" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Best Song Ever"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, C, Dpow, G, Gpow.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Best Song Ever" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Best Song Ever" by One Direction. 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 "Best Song Ever" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Best Song Ever" 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.