The Luckiest

by Ben Folds
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(A)I

don’t an get man man y things (G)fif ty right to the first time.

in a In (D)fact,

I am (Bm)told

that a lot.

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

In And where was ry I be fore the day strange that I first saw your love ly face?

Now I see (F#m)it

ev ’ry day

and I

(A7)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(G)I

(D)am

the (D)luck i est.

What if (A)I’d

been an born man man y who (G)lived ty years to be fore you and one house (D)fact,

on the (Bm)street

where you live?

May be I’d be out side as you passed (G)ple on your bike, and would I know?

I’m a sor was ry I know sea of eyes strange that I see one pair that I

rec og nize (F#m)it

ev ’ry day

and I

(A7)know

that (D)I

(A)am,

(Bm)I

(F#m)am,

(G)I

(D)am

the (D)luck i est.

What if I love you more than I have

ev er found a way (A7)to say

to you.

Next (Bm)luck i est.

The Luckiest by Ben Folds

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Luckiest" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "The Luckiest"?
This arrangement of "The Luckiest" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E7, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Luckiest" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ben Folds can I play here?
Try "Jesusland", "Landed", "Still Fighting It". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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