Anyone Can Whistle

by Stephen Sondheim
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(G)An y one can (Cmaj9)whis tle, (G)that’s what they (C)say,

(Gmaj7)eas y.

(G)An y one can (Cmaj9)whis tle, (G)an y old (C)day,

(Gmaj7)eas y.

It’s (C)all

so (Bm7)sim ple:

Re (C)lax, let go, let (Gmaj9)fly!

So (Em9)some one tell me (A7sus)why

(A7)can’t (D9sus)I?

(G)I can dance a (Cmaj9)tan go, (G)I can read (C)Greek,

(Gmaj7)eas y.

(G)I can slay a (Cmaj9)drag on (G)an y old (C)week,

(Bm7)eas y!

What’s (Em)hard

is (Em7)sim ple,

what’s nat u ral

comes (Cmaj7)hard.

(G)May be you could (Cmaj9)show me (B7)how to let (Em)go,

(Cm)low er my (Em)guard,

(A)learn to be (Em)free,

(Cmaj7)may be if you (G)whis tle, (Am7)whis tle (D7sus)for

(Gmaj7)me.

Anyone Can Whistle by Stephen Sondheim

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Anyone Can Whistle”

What key is "Anyone Can Whistle" in?
"Anyone Can Whistle" by Stephen Sondheim is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Anyone Can Whistle" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Anyone Can Whistle" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Anyone Can Whistle" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.