(F)The (C)best (G#dim7)of (Gm7)times is now.
What’s left of (C9)sum mer but a (Fdim)fad ed (Fmaj7)rose?
The (Gm)best (F#dim)of (Gm)times is now.
As for to (C9)mor row, well, who (Fmaj7)knows?
Who (F6)knows?
Who (F)knows?
So (C)hold (Ddim)this (Gm7)mo ment fast
and live and love as hard as (Fdim)you know (Fmaj7)how.
And (Gm)make (F#dim)this (Gm)mo ment (Gm7)last
be cause the (C9)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#dim7)this (Gm)mo ment fast,
and live and love as hard as (Fdim)you know (Fmaj7)how.
And (D)make this (Gm)mo ment last
be cause the (C9)best of times is (F)now, is (Bb)now, is (F)now.
(G)The (D)best (C#dim7)of (Am7)times is now.
What’s left of (D7)sum mer but (F#7)a (F#)fad ed (G6)rose?
The (F)best (B)of (Am9)times is now.
As for to (D7)mor row, well, who (G6)knows?
Who knows?
Who knows?
(G)So (Am)hold (G)this (Am7)mo ment fast
and live and love as hard as (F#)you know (G)how.
And (F)make (E)this (Am)mo ment (Am7)last
be cause the (D7)best of times is (G)now, is (C)now, is (G)now, is (Cmaj7)now, is (Bb)now.
The Best Of Times by Jerry Herman
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 220 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 220 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Best Of Times" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "The Best Of Times"?
- This arrangement of "The Best Of Times" uses 38 chords: Ab, Am, Am6, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, +30 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Best Of Times" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
- Try "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly", "Mame". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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