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I’ve had my share
of life’s (Bm)ups and downs,
but (E7sus)fate’s been kind, some how
the downs
(Amaj7)have been few.
But for (D)ev ’ry you could say
(E7)mo ment
that I’ve been (A)luck y,
there and I (F#m)guess you could say
spent it’s all be cause of (E7sus)you.
If an y (A)one
should ev er (A7)write
my life (Dmaj7)sto ry,
for (Bm7)what
ev er (E7)rea son
there might (Amaj7)be,
you’d be (Dmaj7)there
be tween each (E7)line
of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,
’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened
to (Amaj7)me.
You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened
to (A)me.
(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there have been times
when the (Bm)times were hard,
but (E7sus)al ways kind, some how
the I
(Amaj7)made it through.
But for (D)ev ’ry you could say
(E7)mo ment
that I’ve spent (A)hurt ing,
there was a (F#m)mo you could ment
spent it’s all be lov ing (E7sus)you.
If an y (A)one
should ev er (A7)write
my life (Dmaj7)sto ry,
for (Bm7)what
ev er (E7)rea son
there might (Amaj7)be,
you’d be (Dmaj7)there
be tween each (E7)line
of pain and (Amaj7)glo ry,
’cause you’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened
to (Amaj7)me.
You’re the (Bm7)best thing that ev er (E7sus)hap pened
to (A)me.
(Bm7)Lord, (E7)there (Amaj7)me.
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price: 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 A, 92 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me”
- What key is "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price played in?
- Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" was originally performed by Ray Price. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A6, A7, Amaj7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, +5 more.
- What other songs by Ray Price can I play here?
- Try "FOR THE GOOD TIMES", "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", "For The Good Times". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" by Ray Price. 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 That Ever Happened To Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 That Ever Happened To Me" 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.