The Worst That Could Happen

by Jimmy Webb
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

"The Worst That Could Happen" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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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.

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