About “But Beautiful”

Why does "But Beautiful" 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 "But Beautiful".

What key is "But Beautiful" by Johnny Burke played in?

But Beautiful is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "But Beautiful"?

The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "But Beautiful" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "But Beautiful"?

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

Who composed "But Beautiful"?

"But Beautiful" was originally performed by Johnny Burke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Johnny Burke can I play here?

Try "Busy Doing Nothing", "What's New?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "But Beautiful"?

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 "But Beautiful".

Can I see all the notes in "But Beautiful"?

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 G at 86 BPM.