Best of Me
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]Bb/C C Bb/C C Bb/C C Bb/C C F Eb
Bb/C C Bb/C C Bb/C C F Eb
C F Eb
Drop those flowers, walk away slowly
C F Eb Bb
You jumped in thinking this is holy water
Ab C
Well surprise surprise
C F Eb
This is not a test, welcome to the party
C F Eb Bb
I've been on my best behaviour but I think it's time
Ab Gsus G
You saw the other side
F Eb Bb
I'm a tough tough game that no-one can master
F Ab Bb
I'm a tall tall tale no-one believes
F Eb Bb
I'm a long dark night with no morning after
C Eb
Lucky you
F C
You get the best of me
C F Eb
Brand new day - honeymoon's over
C F Eb Bb
Peace and quiet puts me in a coma anyway
Ab C
It's just a waste of time
C F Eb
This is not a dream, do you get the picture
C F
I know I may seem peculiar
Eb Ab Gsus G
Baby gimme time, cause when I hit my stride
F Eb Bb
I'm a tough tough game that no-one can master
F Ab Bb
I'm a tall tall tale no-one believes
F Eb Bb
I'm a long dark night with no morning after
C Eb
Lucky you
F C
You get the best of me
Solo: C F Eb C F Eb Bb Ab C x2
F Eb Bb
I'm a tough tough game that no-one can master
F Ab Bb
I'm a tall tall tale no-one believes
F Eb Bb
I'm a long dark night with no morning after
F Ab Bb
I'm a thunder - cloud when you're out at sea
F Eb Bb
And if you try to run, baby I can run faster
C Eb
Lucky you
F C
You get the best of me
How to play Best of Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb/C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.