The Best Of Times

by Jerry Herman
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(F)The (C)best (G#dim7)of (Gm7)times is now.

What’s left of (C7)sum mer but a (Fdim7)fad ed (F)rose?

The (E)best (F#dim7)of (Gm(maj7))times is (Gm7)now.

As for to (C7)mor row, well, who (F)knows?

Who (F6)knows?

Who (F)knows?

So (C)hold (G#dim7)this (Gm7)mo ment fast

and live and (C7)love as hard as (Fdim7)you know (F)how.

And (E)make (F#dim7)this (Gm(maj7))mo ment (Gm7)last,

be cause the (C7)best of times is (F)now,

is (Bb)now,

is (F)now.

(Bb)Now,

not (C7)some for got ten (Am)yes ter day.

(Dm)Now,

to (G7)mor row is too (Gm)far

a (Eb)way.

(F)So (C)hold (G#dim)this

The Best Of Times by Jerry Herman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Best Of Times”

What key is "The Best Of Times" in?
"The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Best Of Times" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Best Of Times" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Best Of Times" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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