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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"You Are The Best Thing" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 84 BPM.
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About “You Are The Best Thing”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Are The Best Thing" 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. "You Are The Best Thing" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "You Are The Best Thing" 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. "You Are The Best Thing" is in the key of Eb at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Are The Best Thing"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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