The Right Thing To Do

by Carly Simon
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Lyrics

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.

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The Right Thing To Do — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Right Thing To Do" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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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.

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