About “And She Was”

Why does "And She Was" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "And She Was".

What key is "And She Was" by Talking Heads played in?

And She Was is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "And She Was"?

The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "And She Was" 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 "And She Was"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "And She Was"?

"And She Was" was originally performed by Talking Heads. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "And She Was"?

This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, D, E, F, +1 more.

What other songs by Talking Heads can I play here?

Try "BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "And She Was"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "And She Was".

Can I see all the notes in "And She Was"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 130 BPM.