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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne: 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 Bb, 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”
- What key is "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne played in?
- You Are The Best Thing is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Are The Best Thing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. 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 "You Are The Best Thing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "You Are The Best Thing" 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.