The Prettiest Thing

by Norah Jones
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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.

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