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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Right Thing To Do" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Right Thing To Do" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Right Thing To Do" 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 Right Thing To Do" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Right Thing To Do"?
- 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.
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