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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Rather Be”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Rather Be" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Rather Be" is in G#.
- 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.
- 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.