Best Song Ever

by One Direction
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Lyrics

(F)May be it’s the way (C)she walked

(F)straight in to my heart (C)and stole (G)it.

(F)Through the doors and past (C)the guards

(F)just like she al read (C)y owned (G)it.

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

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

And we (F)danced all night (C)to the (G)best song ev er.

We knew (F)ev ’ry line.

(C)Now I (G)can’t re mem ber how it (F)goes but I know (C)that I (G)won’t for get her ’cause we (F)danced all night (C)to the (G)best song ev er.

It went (F)oh, oh, oh.

(C)It went (G)yeah, yeah, yeah.

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Best Song Ever — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Best Song Ever" 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Best Song Ever”

Why does "Best Song Ever" 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 Song Ever".
What key is "Best Song Ever" by One Direction played in?
Best Song Ever 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 Song Ever"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Best Song Ever" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 4 chords: B, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 this real sheet music for "Best Song Ever"?
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 Song Ever".
Can I see all the notes in "Best Song Ever"?
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 C at 120 BPM.