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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Best Of Times" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 220 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Best Of Times”
- Can I play "The Best Of Times" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Best Of Times" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Best Of Times" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "The Best Of Times"?
- This arrangement uses 38 chords: Ab, Am, Am6, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, +30 more.
- What other songs by Jerry Herman can I play here?
- Try "PUT ON YOUR SUNDAY CLOTHES", "Hello Dolly", "Mame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Best Of Times"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Best Of Times" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Best Of Times"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Best Of Times" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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