Other arrangements of The Best Of Times
Pick a learning view.
To night’s the night we’ll make (D9)his to (D7)ry;
hon ey, (G)you and (C)I;
’cause I’ll take an y risk to (E7)tie back the (E)hands (E7)of (F)time,
and (G)stay with you here to (Am)night.
I know you feel these are the (D9)worst of (D7)times;
I do be (G)lieve it’s (C)true.
When peo ple lock their doors like a boat a and hide in side;
I ru mor has it, it’s the (Am)end of par a (E)dise; but I (Am)know
if the (C)world just passed us by, ba by, I (F)know
I (D7sus)would n’t have to (G)cry, no, no.
The (G)best (C)of (F)times
are (G)when (C)I’m (G)a (Am)lone with (G)you;
some (G)rain, (C)some (F)shine;
we’ll (G)make (C)this (G)a (Am)world for (G)two.
Our mem o ries of yes ter day will last a (Dm7)life (G7)time.
We’ll take the best, for get the rest, and some (Fmaj7)day (Em7)we’ll (Dm7)find
these are the best (G)of (F)times.
These are the best (G)of (F)times.
(Am)world for (G)two.
The Best Of Times — Simple Sheet Music
8 people have learned this song
"The Best Of Times" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Best Of Times”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Best Of Times"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Best Of Times" by Styx played in?
- The Best Of Times is arranged in the key of C 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 80 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 Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Best Of Times"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abaug, Am, Am7, C, D7, D9, Dm7, Dmin, +10 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Best Of Times". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
More songs you might like
SUITE MADAME BLUE
Styx
HELLO
Lionel Richie
DON'T LET IT END
Styx
SARA SMILE
Hall & Oates
ONE MORE FOR LOVE
Five For Fighting
FOOLING YOURSELF
Styx
SHOW ME THE WAY
Styx
BLUE COLLAR MAN
Styx
NEVER SEEN ANYTHING "QUITE LIKE YOU"
The Script
LADY
Styx
WHO I AM WITH YOU
Chris Young
NOW AND FOREVER
Randy Goodrum