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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Best Of Times”
- Can I learn "The Best Of Times" 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 "The Best Of Times" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- What key is "The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman played in?
- The Best Of Times is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Best Of Times"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Best Of Times" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Best Of Times"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Best Of Times"?
- "The Best Of Times" was originally performed by Jerry Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
- Try "THE BEST OF TIMES", "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Best Of Times"?
- 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 "The Best Of Times" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Best Of Times"?
- 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. "The Best Of Times" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.