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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The Prettiest Thing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Prettiest Thing”
- Why does "The Prettiest Thing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Prettiest Thing".
- What key is "The Prettiest Thing" by Norah Jones played in?
- The Prettiest Thing is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Prettiest Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Prettiest Thing" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Prettiest Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Prettiest Thing"?
- "The Prettiest Thing" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Prettiest Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, B7, Bb, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, Cpow, Dm7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The Prettiest Thing"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Prettiest Thing".
- Can I see all the notes in "The Prettiest Thing"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM.