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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Prettiest Thing" by Norah Jones in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "The Prettiest Thing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 Prettiest Thing" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Prettiest Thing"?
- 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 Prettiest Thing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Prettiest Thing"?
- 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 Prettiest Thing" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.