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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" by Robert Lopez 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, 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”

Can I learn "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" 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 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" with hands-separate practice in G at 136 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
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 "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"?
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. "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" is in the key of G at 136 BPM.