Other arrangements of Better Be Home Soon
Pick a learning view.
(C)Some where ping deep in side
some thing’s got a hold on you,
and it’s (C)push ing me a side;
see it stretch on for ev er.
And I know I’m right
for the first time in (F)my life.
That’s why I tell you,
you’d bet ter be home (C)soon.
(C)Some Strip would back the coats
of lies and de cep tions, you,
and but (C)back to noth ing ness
like a week in the des ert.
And I know I’m right
for the first time in (F)my life.
That’s why I tell you,
you’d bet ter be home (C)soon.
(C)soon.
So don’t say no, don’t say noth ing’s wrong,
’cause when you get back home, may be I’ll be gone.
Oh,
oh.
(Am)soon.
Oh.
That’s why I tell you,
you’d bet ter be home (CN.C.)soon.
Better Be Home Soon — Simple Sheet Music
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"Better Be Home Soon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 92 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 “Better Be Home Soon”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Better Be Home Soon"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Better Be Home Soon" by Crowded House played in?
- Better Be Home Soon 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 "Better Be Home Soon"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better Be Home Soon" 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 "Better Be Home Soon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better Be Home Soon"?
- "Better Be Home Soon" was originally performed by Crowded House. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better Be Home Soon"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, Bb9, C, C7, D, Em7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Crowded House can I play here?
- Try "FALL AT YOUR FEET", "DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER", "SOMETHING SO STRONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Better Be Home Soon". Key of C, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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