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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Rather Be" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rather Be" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rather Be"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rather Be" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Rather Be"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rather Be" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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