Does "Rather Be" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Rather Be" is in the key of G# at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Rather Be"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Rather Be — Piano Lead Sheet

"Rather Be" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G#, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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. 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G#
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Pentatonix

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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.