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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rather Be" by Pentatonix: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rather Be" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rather Be" by Pentatonix. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rather Be" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rather Be" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.