Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "And So It Goes". Key of C, 75 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

And So It Goes — Simple Sheet Music

"And So It Goes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

In ev ’ry (F)heart there is a (Asus)room, a (C)sanc tu ar y (Fmaj9)safe and (C)strong, to heal still I the (F)wounds from lov said ers too (Asus)past, un (C)til a (Fmaj9)new one (F)comes a (C)long. I spoke to (F)you in cau tious (Asus)tones; you (C)an swered me with (Fmaj9)no pre (C)tense. And heal still I the (F)feel I lov said ers too (Asus)much. My (C)si lence (Fmaj9)is my (F)self de (C)long. I spoke to (C)fense. And (C)ev ’ry (C)time I’ve held a (Fm6)rose it (C)seems I (Am)on ly (D7)felt the (Gsus)thorns. And (C)so it (C)goes, and so it (Fm6)goes, and (C)so will you soon, (D7)I sup (Gsus)pose. But (C)if my (F)si (C)lence (F)made you (Asus)leave, then (C)that would be my (Fmaj9)worst mis (G)take, so (C)I will (F)share this room with (Asus)you, and (C)you can (Fmaj9)have this (F)heart to (C)break. And (C)this is (C)why my eyes are (Fm6)closed; it’s (C)just as well, for (D7)all I’ve seen. And (C)so it (C)goes, and so it goes, and (C)you’re the (Am)on ly (D7)one who (Gsus)knows. So (C)I would (F)choose to be with (Asus)you. That’s (C)if the choice were (Fmaj9)mine to (G)make. But (C)you can (F)make de ci sions (Asus)too, and (C)you can (Fmaj9)have this (F)heart to break. And (C)so it (C)goes, and so it (Fm6)goes, and (C)you’re the (Fmaj9)on ly (F)one who (C)knows.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 75 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Billy Joel

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How to Play "And So It Goes" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.