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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Rather Be"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Rather Be" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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