The Luckiest

by Ben Folds
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Lyrics

(D)I

don’t (A)get

man y (G)things right the first time.

In (D)fact, I am (Bm)told

that a (C)lot.

Now I (A)know all the (A)wrong turns, the (D)stum bles and (G)falls brought me (D)here.

And where was (G)I be fore the (E7)day that I first saw your love ly (A)face?

Now I see (F#m)it

ev ’ry (G)day

and (D)I

(A)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(A)I

am

the (D)luck i est.

What if (D)I

don’t (A)get

man y (G)things right the first time.

In (D)fact, I am (Bm)told

that a (C)lot.

Now I (A)know all the (A)wrong turns, the (D)stum bles and (G)falls brought me (D)here.

And where was (G)I be fore the (E7)day that I first saw your love ly (A)face?

Now I see (F#m)it

ev ’ry (G)day

and (D)I

(A)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(A)I

am

the (D)luck i est.

What if I love you more than I have

ev er found a way to (D)say

to (G)you.

Next (F#m)luck i est.

The Luckiest by Ben Folds

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 54 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Luckiest”

What key is "The Luckiest" in?
"The Luckiest" by Ben Folds is in the key of D with a tempo of 54 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Luckiest" 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 Luckiest" 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 Luckiest" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ben Folds can I play here?
Try "THE LUCKIEST". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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