Is this real sheet music for "Anticipation"?

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 "Anticipation".

Can I see all the notes in "Anticipation"?

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 D at 100 BPM.

Anticipation — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Anticipation" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

you can (G)nev er know a bout the (D)days er. to come, I’m no And but right we think a bout them an y (Em7)way. And I won der I re (G)if I’m real ly with you now, or when I just was (G)chas think ing ing af ter some (Em7)fin to night er day. An tic i pa tion, an tic i pa tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late, is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait ing. And I tell (D)We row how (G)eas not y it feels to (D)be er. with you. I’m no And how et, your arms a feel them a round (Em7)me. But I’ll I, der and re (G)hearsed those words just late last night, or when I and was (G)stay think ing a bout ter how (Em7)right to night might be. An tic i pa tion, an tic i pa tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late, is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait ing. And I tell to mor (Em7)these are the (A)good old days. (Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days. And (G)stay right here, ’cause (Em7)these are the (A)good old days. (Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days. (Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days. (Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days. (Dmaj7)These (G6)are (CN.C.)the good old days.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carly Simon

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How to Play "Anticipation" 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.