What key is "Rather Be" in?

"Rather Be" by Pentatonix is in the key of G# with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Rather Be" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Rather Be" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Rather Be"?

This arrangement of "Rather Be" uses 13 chords: B, C, C#7, C#m, C#m7, D#m, D#m7, E, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Rather Be" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?

Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We’re a (G#m)thou sand (F#6)miles from com fort,

(B)we have (G#m)trav eled (F#6)land and sea;

(B)but as (G#m)long as (F#6)you are with me

there’s (C#m)no place I’d rath er be.

(G#m)I would (F#6)wait for ev er,

ex (G#m)alt ed (F#6)in the scene.

As (G#m)long as (F#6)I am with you,

so (C#m)my heart con tin ues to beat.

With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay, (G#m)strol ling so cas ual (D#m7)ly,

we’re dif f’rent and the same.

Gave you an oth er name.

(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.

(G#m)If you gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.

(G#m)It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.

(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.

When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.

No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (B)rath er (C#m)be.

We’re (G#m)staked out (F#6)on a mis sion

to (G#m)find our (F#6)in ner peace.

Oh, (G#m)make it (F#6)ev er last ing,

so (C#m)noth ing’s in tin com to plete.

With ev ’ry step we take, Ky o to to the Bay, (G#m)strol ling so cas ual (D#m7)ly,

we’re dif f’rent and the same.

Gave you an oth er name.

(G#m)Switch up the bat ter ies.

(G#m)If you gave me a chance I would (B)take (F#)it.

(G#m)It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll (B)make (F#)it.

(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.

When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.

No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (B)rath er (C#m)be.

We’re (CN.C.)When I am with you there’s no place I’d rath er be.

(CN.C.)If you gave me a chance I would take it.

It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll make it.

(G#m)Know with all of your heart you can’t (B)shame (F#)me.

(C#m7)When I am with you there’s (Emaj7)no place I’d rath er be.

No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (B)rath er (C#m)be.

No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d rath er be.

When I am with you there’s no place I’d rath er be.

Rather Be by Pentatonix

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G# at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rather Be”

What key is "Rather Be" in?: "Rather Be" by Pentatonix is in the key of G# with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rather Be" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rather Be" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Rather Be"?: This arrangement of "Rather Be" uses 13 chords: B, C, C#7, C#m, C#m7, D#m, D#m7, E, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Rather Be" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?: Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.