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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Luckiest" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 54 BPM.

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About “The Luckiest”

What key is "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds played in?
The Luckiest is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Luckiest"?
The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Luckiest" 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 Luckiest"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Luckiest"?
"The Luckiest" was originally performed by Ben Folds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ben Folds can I play here?
Try "THE LUCKIEST". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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