Is this real sheet music for "Rather Be"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rather Be".

Can I see all the notes in "Rather Be"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 112 BPM.

Rather Be — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Rather Be" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

We’re a (Am)thou sand (G6)miles from com fort, we have (Am)trav eled (G6)land and sea; but as (Am)long as (G6)you are with me, there’s (Fmaj7)no place ing’s I’d (Dm)rath er be. It’s I would (G6)wait for ev er, ex (Am)ult ed (G6)in the scene. As (Am)long as (G6)I am with you, there’s (Fmaj7)my heart con (Dm)tin ues to beat. With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay, (Am11)stroll ing so cas ual ly, we’re dif f’rent and the same. Get you an oth er name, (Am11)switch up the bat ter ies. (Am)If you gave me a chance, I would (C)take (G)it. (Am)It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll (C)make (G)it. (Am)Know with all of your heart, you can’t (C)shake me. (Dm7)When I am with you, there’s (Fmaj7)no place I’d rath er be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (G#dim)rath er be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d rath er (G#dim)be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d rath er (G6)be. We (Am)set out (G6)on a mis sion we to (Am)find our (G6)in ner peace, but as (Am)make it (G6)ev er last ing, so (Fmaj7)noth place ing’s I’d (Dm)in com plete. It’s eas y (G6)be ing with you: sa (Am)cred sim (G6)plic i ty. As (Am)long as (G6)we’re to geth er, there’s (Fmaj7)no place I’d (Dm)rath er to be. With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay, (Am11)stroll ing so cas ual ly, we’re dif f’rent and the same. Get you an oth er name, (Am11)switch up the bat ter ies. (Am)If you gave me a chance, I would (C)take (G)it. (Am)It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll (C)make (G)it. (Am)Know with all of your heart, you can’t (C)shake me. (Dm7)When I am with you, there’s (Fmaj7)no place I’d rath er be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (G#dim)rath er be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d rath er (G#dim)be. No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d rath er (G6)be. We (CN.C.)When I am with you, there’s no place I’d rath er be. (Fmaj7)Yeah, y (Dm)yeah, y yeah, y yeah, y (C)yeah, (G)yeah, yeah. (Dm7)When I am with you, there’s (Fmaj7)no place I’d rath er be.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne

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How to Play "Rather Be" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.