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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 60 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Luckiest" 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 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 chords are used in "The Luckiest"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Ben Folds can I play here?
- Try "Jesusland", "Landed", "Still Fighting It". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Luckiest" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Luckiest" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Luckiest" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.