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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Best Of Times" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Best Of Times" by Jerry Herman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Best Of Times" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Best Of Times" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.