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(A)I
donβt 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 βry 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)Iβd
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 Iβd be out side as you passed (G)ple on your bike, and would I know?
Iβm a sor was ry I know sea of eyes strange that I see one pair that I
rec og nize (F#m)it
ev βry 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 β Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds in falling notes style β like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 βThe Luckiestβ
- Can I learn "The Luckiest" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes β Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Luckiest" with hands-separate practice in D at 60 BPM.
- 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 β 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Luckiest"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Luckiest" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Luckiest"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Luckiest" is in the key of D at 60 BPM.
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