Other arrangements of Rather Be
Pick a learning view.
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.
No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (B)rath er (C#m)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.
No, no, no, no, no, no place I’d (B)rath er (C#m)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Rather Be" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G#, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rather Be”
- Can I play "Rather Be" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Rather Be" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Rather Be" by Pentatonix played in?
- Rather Be is arranged in the key of G# 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Pentatonix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rather Be"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: B, C, C#7, C#m, C#m7, D#m, D#m7, E, +5 more.
- What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?
- Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Rather Be"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Rather Be" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Rather Be"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rather Be" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.