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We’re a (Bm)thou sand (F#m)miles from com fort.
We have (Bm)travel led (F#m)land and sea.
But as (Bm)long as (F#)you are with me,
there’s (G)no place I’d (Em7)ra ther be.
(Bm)I would (F#m)wait for ev er,
ex (Bm)ult ed (F#m)in the scene.
As (Bm)long as (F#m)I am with you,
(G)my heart con (Em7)tin ues to beat.
With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay.
(Bm)Stroll ing so ca sual ly.
We’re diff ’rent and the same, get you an oth er name.
(Bm)Switch up the bat ter ies.
(Bm)If you gave me a chance I would (D)take (A)it.
(Bm)It’s a shot in the dark but I’ll (D)make (A)it.
(Bm)Know with all of your heart you can’t (D)shame (A)me.
(Em7)When I am with you there’s (G)no place I’d ra ther be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d (A#dim7)ra ther be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d ra ther (A#dim7)be.
N, n, no, no, no.
No place I’d ra ther (A)be.
(Em7)When I am with you there’s (G)no place I’d ra ther be.
Rather Be — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit: 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 D, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with your left-hand oompah bass pattern — that's a low root note followed by a higher chord chunk, alternating steadily at 120 BPM.
It feels like a heartbeat once it clicks, but start hands-separate and slower (around 80 BPM) until the bounce is automatic.
Your right hand carries a pretty straightforward melody in D major, so the real challenge is coordination between the two hands.
Watch out for the A#dim7 chord — it's the only truly unusual shape in the set and it'll pop up as a passing chord between A and Bm.
Finger it slowly a few times in isolation so it doesn't surprise you mid-phrase.
The F#m to G to A progression comes back often, so loop that section until the transitions feel smooth under your fingers without looking down.
Once your left hand can keep that oompah pulse steady through chord changes, you've built a skill that transfers to dozens of pop songs.
This one's worth the patience.
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About “Rather Be”
- What key is "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit played in?
- Rather Be is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rather Be"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rather Be" 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 "Rather Be"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rather Be"?
- "Rather Be" was originally performed by Clean Bandit. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rather Be"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A#dim7, Bm, Bm7, D, Em7, F#, F#m, +2 more.
- What other songs by Clean Bandit can I play here?
- Try "Real Love", "Rockabye", "Tears". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rather Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit. 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 "Rather Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Rather Be" 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.