The Best Things In Life Are Free

by Buddy DeSylva
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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.

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.

The (C)free.

The Best Things In Life Are Free — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Best Things In Life Are Free" by Buddy DeSylva in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Best Things In Life Are Free”

Can I learn "The Best Things In Life Are Free" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Best Things In Life Are Free" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "The Best Things In Life Are Free" by Buddy DeSylva played in?
The Best Things In Life Are Free 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 Things In Life Are Free"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Best Things In Life Are Free" 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 Things In Life Are Free"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Best Things In Life Are Free"?
"The Best Things In Life Are Free" was originally performed by Buddy DeSylva. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Best Things In Life Are Free"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Best Things In Life Are Free" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Best Things In Life Are Free"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Best Things In Life Are Free" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.