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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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The Best


"The Best" is a popular song performed by Tina Turner in the key of E major. Released in 1989, it became one of her most successful singles and has since been considered one of her signature songs. The track was written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman, and it showcases Turner's powerful vocal range and dynamic performance style. Interestingly, "The Best" was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988 but failed to achieve widespread success. Turner's version, however, reached the top 10 on various music charts worldwide. The melody of the song combines catchy pop elements with a touch of rock, and it is characterized by its energetic and uplifting vibe.

The Best - Tina Turner

( intro )

f , f
f , f
f , f
f , f

a c c , c d d , d e e f c
I call you when I need you , my heart's on fire

c d , e f

a c , c c d , d d e e f c
You come to me , come to me wild and wild

c d , e f

f f f f f
When you come to me

a g g f f a# a#
Give me everything I need

c c d c c d d , d d e e f
Give me a lifetime of promises and a world of dreams

c d , e f

c c d c , c c d , d d e , e e f
Speak a language of love like you know what it means

c d , e f

f , f f f f f
MMm , and it can't be wrong

a g g f f f f a#
Take my heart and make it strong , baby

e e e

c a# a# a# a
You're simply the best

a g , a# a

a a a , a f f
Better than all the rest

g , a# a

a a a , g f f
Better than anyone

g , a# a

f f f f d c c
Anyone I've ever met

c a# a# a a f
Ooh , I'm stuck on your heart

a g , a# a

f a a a a g f f
I hang on every word you say

g , a# a

f f f f
Tear us apart

a g , a# a

f f f f d c d c
Baby , I would rather be dead

d c g c c

c d c , c c c d , d d d e , e e e f
In your heart , I see the star of every night and every day

c d , e f

c d c , c c c d , d d d e , e f
In your eyes , I get lost , I get washed away

c d , e f

a a a g g g f f f f f f f f f a# a#
Just as long as I'm here in your arms I could be in no better place

c c c

c a# a# a# a
You're simply the best

a g , a# a

a a a , a f f
Better than all the rest

g , a# a

a a a , g f f
Better than anyone

g , a# a

f f f f d c c
Anyone I've ever met

c a# a# a a f
Ooh , I'm stuck on your heart

a g , a# a

f a a a a g f f
I hang on every word you say

g , a# a

f f f f
Don't tear us apart , no , no , no

a g , a# a

f f f f d c d c
Baby , I would rather be dead

d c g c c

a# a# a# a# a# a# a# a# a g a#
Each time you leave me , I start losing control

a a a a , g f a , g f a
You're walking away with my heart and my soul

a# a# a# a# a# a# a# a g a#
I can feel you even when I'm alone

C4 C4 g , D4 D4 D4
Oh baby , don't let go

f a D4 , a# a g e
b b b a# g e
b b b b b b a# g e b d
d g
D4 , D4 , a# D4 D4

d C4 C4 C4 b
Ooh , you're the best , ooh

b a , c b

b b b , b g g
Better than all the rest

a , c b

b b b , a g g
Better than anyone

a , c b

g g g g e d d
Anyone I've ever met

d C4 C4 b b g
Ooh , I'm stuck on your heart

b a , c b

g b b b b a g g
I hang on every word you say

a , c b

g g g g
Don't tear us apart , no , no

b a , c b

g g g g e d e d
Baby , I would rather be dead

C4 , C4 C4 b
You're the best