The Worst That Could Happen

by Jimmy Webb
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Worst That Could Happen" 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.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Worst That Could Happen

Where are the chord symbols for "The Worst That Could Happen" 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 Worst That Could Happen" is in C.
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.
Does "The Worst That Could Happen" 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 Worst That Could Happen" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "The Worst That Could Happen"?
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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