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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Rather Be" by Pentatonix in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Rather Be" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rather Be" with hands-separate practice in G# at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Rather Be"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rather Be" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Rather Be"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rather Be" is in the key of G# at 120 BPM.