Does "The Prettiest Thing" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Prettiest Thing" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.

What chords are in "The Prettiest Thing"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Prettiest Thing — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Prettiest Thing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

The pret ti est (Cmaj7)thing I ev like er did a (B)see pic 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 heav y some (F)where to (C)be. So why does it (Cmaj7)seem I ev like er did a (B)see pic 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 heav 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...)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: C
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Norah Jones

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How to Play "The Prettiest Thing" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.