Other arrangements of The Worst That Could Happen
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I’ve (F)heard you’re get ting mar ried, heard you’re get ting (Am)mar ried, this (F)time you’re real ly sure and a (C)this is the end.
They (F)say you real ly (G)mean it.
This (C)guy’s the one that (Am)makes you feel so (Eb)safe, so sane and so se cure and, (C)ba by, (Dm7)if (Em7)he (F)loves you more than (Fm)me, (C)may be it’s the best thing, (F#)may be it’s the best thing for (F)you,
but it’s the worst that could hap pen
to (C)me.
I’ll (F)nev er get ting mar ried, nev er get ting (Am)mar ried, you (F)know that’s not my scene, but a (C)girl like the you
They (F)needs you to be (G)mar ried.
This (C)I know one how (Am)long you could have (Eb)lived for ev er in be tween and, (C)ba by, (Dm7)if (Em7)he (F)loves you more than (Fm)me,
(C)may be it’s the best thing, (F#)may be it’s the best thing for (F)you,
but it’s the worst that could hap pen
to (C)me.
I’ll (C)me.
(Ab)Girl,
I (Dbmaj7)don’t real ly (Dbm6)blame you for (Ab)hav ing a dream of your (Eb7sus)own.
(C)Girl,
I (F)don’t real ly (G)blame you, a (Dm7)wom an like (Em7)you needs a (F)house and a (Bb7)home.
Ba by, (Eb)if he real ly (Ab)loves you more than (Abm)me,
(Eb)may be it’s the best thing, (A)ba by, it’s the best thing for (Ab)you,
but it’s the worst that could hap pen...
The Worst That Could Happen — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Worst That Could Happen" by Jimmy Webb: 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Worst That Could Happen”
- What key is "The Worst That Could Happen" by Jimmy Webb played in?
- The Worst That Could Happen 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 Worst That Could Happen"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Worst That Could Happen" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Worst That Could Happen"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Worst That Could Happen"?
- "The Worst That Could Happen" was originally performed by Jimmy Webb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Worst That Could Happen"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Abm, Am, Am7, Bb7, C, Cmaj7, Dbm6, +9 more.
- What other songs by Jimmy Webb can I play here?
- Try "THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Worst That Could Happen" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Worst That Could Happen" by Jimmy Webb. 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 Worst That Could Happen" 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 Worst That Could Happen" 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.