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There’s (C)noth in’ you can do to turn me a way,
(Dm9)noth in’ an y (F)one can (Am7)say.
You’re (F#m7)with me now, and as (Em7)long as you stay,
lov in’ you’s the right thing to do.
(Dm7)Lov in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing.
Oh, I (C)noth in’ you can do to turn me a way,
(Dm9)noth in’ an y (F)one can (Am7)say.
You’re (F#m7)with me now, and as (Em7)long as you stay,
lov in’ you’s the right thing to do.
(Dm7)Lov in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing.
Oh,
I in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing.
Oh, and it (Dm7)used to be for a while
that the (Am)riv er flowed right to my door,
(Dm7)mak ing me just a lit tle too (Cmaj9)free.
But now the (Am9)riv er does n’t seem to stop here (C7)an y more.
You in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing.
Lov in’ you’s the right thing to (C)do,
is the right thing to do.
Noth ing you can ev er do would turn me a (C)way from you.
I love you now, and I love you now.
E ven though you’re ten thou sand miles a way, I’ll love you to mor row as I love you to day.
I’m in (Fmaj9)love, babe;
I’m in love with you, babe.
The right thing to do,
the right thing to do,
the right thing to do.
Let’s close now.
The Right Thing To Do — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Right Thing To Do" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 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 Right Thing To Do”
- Can I play "The Right Thing To Do" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Right Thing To Do" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Right Thing To Do" by Carly Simon played in?
- The Right Thing To Do 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 Right Thing To Do"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Right Thing To Do" 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 Right Thing To Do"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Right Thing To Do"?
- "The Right Thing To Do" was originally performed by Carly Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Right Thing To Do"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, B, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj, +12 more.
- What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?
- Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "LET THE RIVER RUN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Right Thing To Do"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Right Thing To Do" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Right Thing To Do"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Right Thing To Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.