The pret ti est (Cmaj7)thing
I ev er did a (B)see ture
was (C)light ning up on from the top one of a cloud,
(G)mov ing through the dark a mil lion miles an hour, it’s with y some (F)where to (C)be.
So why does it (Cmaj7)seem
I ev er did a (B)see ture
that’s (C)hang ing up on from the some one el se’s wall?
(G)Late ly, I just have n’t been my self at all; it’s with y some (F)where to (C)be.
So why does it (F)on my (C)mind.
And I’m (Am)dream
(Bb)ing a gain,
like I’ve (Bb)al ways (F)been.
And (Am)’way
(Bb)down
low,
I still know
that the pret ti est (Cmaj7)thing
I ev er did (B)see
was (F)dust y as the han dle on the door,
(G)rust y as a nail stuck in the old pine floor.
It looks like (F)home to (C)me.
Now I’m (Am)dream
(Bb)ing a gain,
like I’ve (Bb)al ways (F)been.
And ’way (Bb)down
low,
I’m think ing of the pret ti est (Cmaj9)thing.
(Cmaj9)(Dream...)
(Cmaj9)thing.
(Cmaj9)(Dream...)
The Prettiest Thing by Norah Jones
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Prettiest Thing”
- What key is "The Prettiest Thing" in?
- "The Prettiest Thing" by Norah Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Prettiest Thing" 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 Prettiest Thing" 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 Prettiest Thing"?
- This arrangement of "The Prettiest Thing" uses 10 chords: Am, B7, Bb, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Cpow, Dm7, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Prettiest Thing" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.