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 "Breathe". Key of E, 94 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.

Breathe — Simple Sheet Music

"Breathe" 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 E, 94 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(C#m)I played the (Bsus)fool to day and (C#m)I just dream of (A)van ish ing (G#m)in to the (C#m)crowd. Long ing for home a gain, but (C#m)home is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you. I’m al right, I’m al right. It on ly hurts when I breathe. (CN.C.)And I can’t (C#m)ask for things to be still a gain. No, I can’t (C#m)ask if I could (Amaj7)walk through the (C#m)world in your eyes. Long ing for home a gain, but (C#m)home is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you. I’m al right, I’m al right. It on ly hurts when I breathe. I’m al right, I’m al right. It on ly hurts when I breathe. My (C#m)win dow through which noth ing hides and ev ’ry thing sings. I’m (C#m)count ing the signs and curs ing the miles in be tween, (A)oh. And (C#m)home is a (Amaj7)feel ing I bur ied in you, that I bur ied in you. When I breathe, yeah, it (C#m)on ly (B)hurts when I breathe, when I breathe, oh, it (C#m)on ly (B)hurts when I breathe.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 94 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Melissa Etheridge

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How to Play "Breathe" 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.