What key is "Best Thing I Never Had" in?

"Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Best Thing I Never Had" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Best Thing I Never Had" 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 Thing I Never Had"?

This arrangement of "Best Thing I Never Had" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbm, Bbm6, Bm7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Best Thing I Never Had" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?

Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

What (F)goes a round (Bb)comes back a round.

Hey, (C)my ba by.

What (F)goes a round (Bb)comes back a round.

Hey, (C)my ba I say, what (F)goes a round (Bb)comes back a round.

Hey, (C)my ba by.

What (F)goes a round (Bb)comes back a round.

There was

a time

I thought

Oh, that you did (Dm)ev ’ry thing (C)right.

No lies,

no wrong.

Boy, I

(F)must ’ve been (C)out ta my mind.

When So when I (Gm7)think of the time that I (Dm7)al most (C)loved you, (Gm7)you showed your ass and I, (Bbm6)I saw the real you.

Thank God, you blew it.

I thank (F)God I dodged a bul let.

I’m so (Bb)o ver you; so, ba by, good look in’ out.

I want ed you bad,

(Bb)I’m so through with that.

(C)’Cause hon est ly, you turned out (Bb)to be the (Dm)(best thing I (C)nev er had.) turned out (Bb)to be the (C)(best thing I nev er And had.) gon’ al ways be the (Dm)(best thing you’ll (C)nev er have.)

I bet it sucks to be you right now.

So sad,

you’re hurt,

boo hoo.

Oh, that you did (Dm)pect me to (C)care?

You don’t

de serve

my tears.

(F)I guess that’s (C)why they ain’t there.

When So when I (Gm7)there was a time that I (Dm7)al most (C)loved you, (Gm7)you showed your ass and I, (Bbm6)I saw the real you.

Thank God, you blew it.

I thank (F)God I dodged a bul let.

I’m so (Bb)o ver you; so, ba by, good look in’ out.

I want ed you bad,

(Bb)I’m so through with that.

(C)’Cause hon est ly, you turned out (Bb)to be the (Dm)(best thing I (C)nev er You turned out (Bb)to be the (C)(best thing I nev er And had.) nev er ways be the (Dm)(best thing you (C)nev er had.)

I bet it sucks to be you right now.

So sad, sucks to be you right now.

I know you want me back.

It’s time to face the facts that (F)I’m the one that’s got a way.

(B)Lord knows that it would take an oth er (Bb)place, an oth er time, an oth er (F)world, an oth er life.

Thank (Gm7)God, I found the (F)good in good bye.

I used to want you so bad,

I’m so through with that.

(C)’Cause hon est ly, you turned out (Bb)to be the (Dm)(best thing I (C)nev er You turned out (Bb)to be the (C)(best thing I nev er had.) will al ways be the (Dm)(best thing you (C)nev er had.)

I used to want you so bad,

I’m so through with that.

(C)’Cause hon est ly, you turned out (Bb)to be the (Dm)(best thing I (C)nev er had.) turned out (Bb)to be the (C)(best thing I nev er had.) will nev er be the (Dm)(best thing you (C)nev er had.)

I used to want you so bad,

I bet it sucks to be you right now.

What (Bb)goes a round comes back a round.

sucks to be you right What (Bb)goes a round comes back a round.

(Dm)sucks to be (C)you right now.

Best Thing I Never Had by Beyonce

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Best Thing I Never Had”

What key is "Best Thing I Never Had" in?: "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Best Thing I Never Had" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Best Thing I Never Had" 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 Thing I Never Had"?: This arrangement of "Best Thing I Never Had" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbm, Bbm6, Bm7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Best Thing I Never Had" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?: Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.