What key is "The Best Things In Life Are Free" in?

"The Best Things In Life Are Free" by Buddy DeSylva is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Best Things In Life Are Free" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Best Things In Life Are Free" 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.

How long does it take to learn "The Best Things In Life Are Free" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

The (C)moon be longs to ev ’ry one,

(G7)the (C)best things in (Em7)life (Ebm7)are (Dm7)free.

The (Dm7)stars be long to ev ’ry one,

they gleam there for you (Db9)and (C)me.

(G7)The (C7)flow ers in spring,

the (F)rob ins that sing,

the (D7)sun beams that shine,

they’re (Dm7)yours,

they’re (G9)mine!

And (C)love can come to (F)ev ’ry one:

the (Dm7)best things in (D)life (G7)are (Cmaj7)free.