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Best News Ever

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[Intro]
  B                                           G#m  B                  E  B
e|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
B|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
G|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
D|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|
A|--2------------------|--2------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
E|---------------------|---------------------|--4------------------|--0------------------|
[Verse 1]
BSome say, "Don't give up,"
And hope that your good is good enough
G#mHead down, keep on working
If Eyou could earn it, you deserve it
BSome say, "Push on through"
After all it's the least that you can do
G#mBut don't buy, what they're selling
EIt couldn't be further from the truth
[Chorus]
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been G#mwon
Well, I Ethink your day's about to get better
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been G#mdone
It's not Egood news
It's the best news everB  
[Verse 2]
BSome say, "Don't ask for help"
God helps the ones who help themG#mselves
Press on, get it right
EOtherwise get left behind
BSome say he's keeping score
So try hard then try a little moG#mre
But hold up, if this were true
EExplain to me what the cross is for
[Chorus]
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been G#mwon
Well, I Ethink your day's about to get better
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been G#mdone
It's not Egood news
It's the best news everB  
Best news everG#m  E  
[Bridge]
ESo won't youB, come!
Come all you weary and you C#mburdened
EYou heavy laden and you Bhurting
For all of you with nothiG#mng left
ECome and find Brest!G#m  E  
[Chorus]
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the fight's already been G#mwon
Well, I Ethink your day's about to get better
BWhat if I were the one to tell you
That the work's already been G#mdone
It's not Egood news
It's the best news everB  
Best news everG#m  
[Outro]
EIt's not good news
It's the best news everB  
Best news everG#m  
It's not Egood news
It's the best news ever!B  

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Best News Ever

by MercyMe

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

B G#m B E B

e|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|

B|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|

G|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|

D|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|-----4--4--4--4--2-1-|

A|--2------------------|--2------------------|---------------------|---------------------|

E|---------------------|---------------------|--4------------------|--0------------------|

[Verse 1]

Some say, "Don't give up,"

And hope that your good is good enough

G#m

Head down, keep on working

If you could earn it, you deserve it

Some say, "Push on through"

After all it's the least that you can do

G#m

But don't buy, what they're selling

It couldn't be further from the truth

[Chorus]

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the fight's already been won

Well, I think your day's about to get better

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the work's already been done

It's not good news

It's the best news ever

[Verse 2]

Some say, "Don't ask for help"

G#m

God helps the ones who help themselves

Press on, get it right

Otherwise get left behind

Some say he's keeping score

G#m

So try hard then try a little more

But hold up, if this were true

Explain to me what the cross is for

[Chorus]

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the fight's already been won

Well, I think your day's about to get better

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the work's already been done

It's not good news

It's the best news ever

G#m E

Best news ever

[Bridge]

E B

So won't you, come!

C#m

Come all you weary and you burdened

E B

You heavy laden and you hurting

G#m

For all of you with nothing left

E B G#m E

Come and find rest!

[Chorus]

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the fight's already been won

Well, I think your day's about to get better

What if I were the one to tell you

G#m

That the work's already been done

It's not good news

It's the best news ever

G#m

Best news ever

[Outro]

It's not good news

It's the best news ever

G#m

Best news ever

It's not good news

It's the best news ever!

About Best News Ever Chords by MercyMe

Learn how to play Best News Ever by MercyMe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Best News Ever chords”, “Best News Ever guitar chords”, or “MercyMe Best News Ever chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Best News Ever chords and for experienced players who want accurate Best News Ever lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G#m, E, G, D, A.

FAQ — Best News Ever by MercyMe

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Is "Best News Ever" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Best News Ever" in?

The chords for "Best News Ever" show the original chord names (including B, G#m, E, G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.