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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Right Thing To Do" by Carly Simon: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Right Thing To Do" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Right Thing To Do" by Carly Simon. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Right Thing To Do" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Right Thing To Do" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.