The Best Years Of My Life

by Diana Ross
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Ev ’ry (C)time I (C)feel

how life goes by,

I re call

the (C)scenes

that nev er die.

One fine day,

one fine night,

you lov ing me and (Am7)on and on and on.

We took our love

as (A7b9)far as love can go,

ooh,

ooh.

You’ve giv en me the (Bb)best (C)years of my

life.

When I (C)play my (C)mem

o ries a gain,`

I feel all

the (C)pleas

ure and the pain.

Love can hurt,

love can heal.

Oh, how we hurt and (Am7)healed our selves a gain.

We took our souls

as (A7b9)far as souls can go,

ooh,

yeah.

You’ve giv en me the (Bb)best (C)years of my

life.

(Bb)best (C)years (Bb)of (C)my

life.

You’ve giv en me the (Bb)best (C)years (Bb)of (C)my

life.

Bring on the (Db)storm,

we’ll see it (Ab)through.

We’ll take it (Db)all,

all life can (Ab)do.

Right to the (Am)end,

we’ll say, “Let’s be (C)gin.”

You’ve giv en me the (G)best years of my (C)life.

I want to (C)thank you.

I want to (G)thank you.

You’ve giv en me the (A)best years of my (D)life.

I want to (D)thank you,

thank you, (C#m7)thank you.

(D)Thank you for the (E)best years of my (D)life.

The Best Years Of My Life — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Best Years Of My Life" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Best Years Of My Life

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Best Years Of My Life"?
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 Years Of My Life" by Diana Ross played in?
The Best Years Of My Life 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 Years Of My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Best Years Of My Life" 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 Years Of My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Best Years Of My Life"?
"The Best Years Of My Life" was originally performed by Diana Ross. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Best Years Of My Life"?
This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, A7, Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, Bm7, +19 more.
What other songs by Diana Ross can I play here?
Try "IT'S MY TURN", "TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING", "DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO?". 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 Years Of My Life". Key of Bb, 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.

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