Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People

by Robert Lopez
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Lyrics

(G)Rein deers are (D)bet ter than (G)peo ple.

(C)Sven, don’t you (D)think that’s (Bm)true?

Yeah, (Am)peo ple will (D7)beat you and (G)curse you and (E)cheat you.

Ev ’ry (Am)one of ’em’s (D)bad, ex cept (G)you.

But (G)peo ple smell (D)bet ter than (G)rein deers.

(C)Sven, don’t you (D)think I’m (Bm)right?

That’s (Am)once a gain (D)true, for (G)all ex cept (E)you.

You (Am)got me!

Let’s (D)call it a (Em)night.

Good (A)night!

(G)Don’t let the (D)frost bite (G)bite.

Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 136 BPM.

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

About “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”

Where are the chord symbols for "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" 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. "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" is in G.
What key is "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" by Robert Lopez played in?
Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People 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 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
"Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" was originally performed by Robert Lopez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Robert Lopez can I play here?
Try "Do You Want To Build A Snowman?", "Fixer Upper", "Fixer Upper". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" 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. "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" is in the key of G at 136 BPM.
What chords are in "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
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.