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Ba by,
it’s been a (Eb)long day, ba by.
Things ain’t been (Eb)go ing my way.
You know I (Bb)need you here
to (Eb)clear my mind
(F)all the time.
And, ba by,
the way you (Eb)move me, it’s cra zy.
It’s like you (Eb)see right through me, and (Bb)make it eas i er.
Be (Eb)lieve me, you don’t e ven have to try,
oh, be cause you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing
that ev er (F7)hap pened to (Bb)me.
Ba by,
come a (Eb)long way, ba by.
You know, I (Eb)hope and I pray that you be (Bb)lieve me
when I say this love will nev er fade a way,
oh, be cause
Both of us have known (Dm)love be fore,
to come on all prom is ing (Dm)like a spring, to (D7)walk on out the (Eb)door.
Our hearts are strong and our, our hearts are kind.
Let me tell you just ex (CN.C.)act ly what is on my mind:
You (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
that ev er (F7)hap pened to (Bb)me.
You (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
you (D7)are the (Gm)best thing,
that ev er (F7)hap pened to (Bb)me.
You Are The Best Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Are The Best Thing" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 84 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 “You Are The Best Thing”
- Can I play "You Are The Best Thing" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Are The Best Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne played in?
- You Are The Best Thing is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Are The Best Thing"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Are The Best Thing" 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 "You Are The Best Thing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Are The Best Thing"?
- "You Are The Best Thing" was originally performed by Ray LaMontagne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Are The Best Thing"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, D7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, Gm.
- What other songs by Ray LaMontagne can I play here?
- Try "TROUBLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Are The Best Thing"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Are The Best Thing" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Are The Best Thing"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Are The Best Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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