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Tina TurnerSong Key: F Major → G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 104 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Guitar Chords: F, F6, Fmaj7, Fsus4, Fadd2, G, Gadd2, Gsus4, Bb, Bb/D, C, C/E, D, Dm, Em, Esus4
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Simply The Best
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key F
Intro: | | % | % | % |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
1. I call you, I need you My heart's on fire | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 +3+4+ |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
You come to me come to me Wild and wi-red | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 Oh you come to |
Dm Bb Bb
(Oh you come to) me Give me ev-‘ry-thing I need | 𝄑 |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
2. Give me a life-time of pro-mi-ses and a world of dreams | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 +3+4+ |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
Speak a lan-guage of love like you know what it means | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 Mmm, it can't be |
Dm Bb C
(Mmm, it can't be) wrong Take my heart and make it strong-er | ↓ ↓ ↓ You're sim-ply the |
F
Chorus:(You're sim-ply the) best Bet-ter than all the rest
Dm C
Bet-ter than any-one Any-one I've ev-er met
F
I'm stuck on your heart I hang on ev’-ry word you say
Dm C
Tear us a-part no no Ba - by I would rath-er be dead | % |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
3. In your heart I see the star of ev’-ry night and ev’-ry day | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 +3+4+ |
F F6 Fmaj7 F F F6 Fmaj7 F
In your eyes I get lost I get washed a-way | 1+2 +3+4+ | 1+2 Just as |
Dm Bb C
(Just as) long as I'm here in your arms I could be in no bet-ter place | ↓ ↓ ↓ You're sim-ply the |
F
Chorus:(You're sim-ply the) best Bet-ter than all the rest
Dm C
Bet-ter than any-one Any-one I've ev-er met
F
I'm stuck on your heart I hang on ev’-ry word you say
Dm C
Tear us a-part no no Ba-by I would rath-er be dead | % |
Bb
Bridge: Each time you leave me I start los-ing con-trol
Dm
You're walk-ing a - way with my heart and my soul
Bb C D
I can feel you e-ven when I'm a-lone Oh ba - by don't let go (key change)
G Gadd2 Gsus4 G G Gadd2 Gsus4 G
Solo: | - | - | - | - |
Em Esus4 C/E Em D
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G
Chorus: Ooh you're the best (woo) Bet-ter than all the rest
Em D
Bet-ter than any-one Any-one I've ev-er met
G
Ooh, I'm stuck on your heart I hang on ev’-ry word you say
Em D
Don't tear us a-part no, no, no Ba - by I would rath-er be dead
G
Oooh, you're the best!
𝄑Arrangement Details:
- Key Signatures:
F Major - 1 flat (Bb)
G Major - 1 sharp (F#) - Time Signature: 4/4 - Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderate Rock
- Metronome: ♩ = 104
- Voice Range: Bb3 - D5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: F, G, Bb, C, D
- Minor chords: Dm, Em
- Major 7th chord: Fmaj7
- Suspended 4th chords: Fsus4, Gsus4, Esus4
- 6th chord: F6
- Slash chords: Bb/D, C/E
- Extended chords: Fadd2, Gadd2
- Gadd2 is a G chord with an added 2nd interval which is A.
Can also be written as G(add2), Gadd(2) or Gadd(A) and sometimes G2.
Formula: 1-2-3-5
Notes: G-A-B-D
Written: 320203 - Gadd2 is not to be confused with Gsus2 with a formula of 1-2-5 where the third interval is omitted with notes G-A-D.
- Fadd2 is an F chord with an added 2nd interval which is G.
Formula: 1-2-3-5
Notes: F-G-A-C
Written: xx3213 OR 133213 (barre chord) - Bb/D is a slash chord indicating a Bb chord leading with a D bass note.
- C/E is a slash chord indicating a C chord leading with an E bass note.
Alternative chord sequences
Adventurous players may want to try the following:
In the first 2 choruses, you can play the following chord sequence:
F F(add2) Fsus4 F
Chorus:(You're sim-ply the) | best | |...
F F(add2) Fsus4 F
Bet-ter than | all the rest | |
Dm Dsus4 Bb/D Dm
Bet-ter than | any - one | |
C
Any-one I've ev-er met...
In the last chorus after the key change, you can play the following chord sequence:
G G(add2) Gsus4 G
Chorus:(You're sim-ply the) | best | |...
G G(add2) Gsus4 G
Bet-ter than | all the rest | |
Em Esus4 C/E Em
Bet-ter than | any - one | |
D
Any-one I've ev-er met...
🎸 Beginner Guitarists
This song is chord‑heavy, but it’s absolutely within your reach. Some shapes may look intimidating at first, yet they become easy with a bit of focused, positive practice.
- Before you start playing, take a moment to learn all the chords.
They’re all shown in the charts above, including open‑position options for guitarists who aren’t comfortable with barre chords yet. - Begin with the verses.
Play through them slowly, fix any trouble spots, and repeat until you can move through the whole section smoothly and confidently. - Once the verses feel solid, move on to the choruses.
Use the same approach: slow practice, targeted revision, then full‑speed playing. - When you can play the entire song from start to finish without hesitation, you might enjoy experimenting with the alternative chord sequences above — they add a little extra colour and spice to the arrangement.💪 💕
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Mike Chapman, Holly Knight
- Initial Release: 18 January, 1988 by Bonnie Tyler on the album Hide Your Heart
- Lyrics Begin: I call you, I need you, my heart's on fire.
- Genre: Pop Rock
- Featured Artist: Tina Turner
- Single:
Released: 21 August 1989
B-side: Bold and Reckless - Album: Foreign Affair
Recorded: 1988–1989
Released: September 18, 1989
Tina Turner
Born: Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died: May 24, 2023 (aged 83) in Küsnacht, Zürich, Switzerland
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress, author
Instruments: Vocals
Active Years: 1957–2023
Music Styles: Pop, rock, R&B, soul, rock & roll
Associations: Ike & Tina Turner
The Artist
Tina Turner has been one of the most iconic and influential singers of all time. With an amazing voice and powerful stage presence, she has established an amazing and influential presence throughout her career.
Her earliest releases were with her husband Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm in the early 1960s. They released several singles during this time, including the classic A Fool in Love. These songs were a mix of rhythm and blues, funk, and soul that showcased the duo's talent.
In the late 1960s and early 70s, Tina Turner began to focus on her solo career. She released several hit singles such as River Deep - Mountain High, Proud Mary, and Nutbush City Limits. These songs became staples of the era and are still popular today.
Tina Turner's solo career took off in the mid-1980s with the release of her album Private Dancer. This album featured the hit singles What's Love Got To Do With It, Better Be Good To Me, and We Don't Need Another Hero. These songs were huge hits and propelled Tina Turner's career to new heights.
Tina released her first Greatest Hits Compilation album on October 22, 1991. It was titled Simply the Best and included popular favorites along with 3 songs that were previously unreleased and a new dance version of the classic - Nutbush City Limits.
Tina Turner's most recent album was 2009's Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. It featured some of her best works and also featured a new song, I'm Ready, which showcased her incredible voice and songwriting abilities.
Her songs are a testament to her talent and influence. From her early singles with Ike Turner to her more recent solo work, she has created an incredible body of work that will be remembered for generations to come.💕
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