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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.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce: 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 F, 95 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Best Thing I Never Had”
- What key is "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce played in?
- Best Thing I Never Had is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Best Thing I Never Had"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Best Thing I Never Had" 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 Thing I Never Had"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Best Thing I Never Had"?
- "Best Thing I Never Had" was originally performed by Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Best Thing I Never Had"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbm, Bbm6, Bm7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?
- Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Best Thing I Never Had" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyonce. 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 Thing I Never Had" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 Thing I Never Had" 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.