Can a complete beginner play "Choices"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Choices" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Choices"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Choices" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Choices — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Choices" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 144 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I’ve had choic es since the day that I was born. There were voic es that (Bm)told me right from (A)wrong. If I had (D)lis tened, no, I (G)would n’t be here to day. (D)Liv ing and dy ing with the (A)choic es I’ve (D)made. I was (A)tempt ed. By an (G)ear ly age I (D)found I liked (A)drink in’, oh, and I (G)nev er turned it (D)down. There were loved ones, but I (G)turned them all a way. Now I’m (D)liv ing and dy ing with the (A)choic es I’ve (D)made. I’ve had choic es since the day that I was born. There were voice es that (Bm)told me right from (A)wrong. If I had (D)lis tened, no, I (G)would n’t be here to day. (D)Liv ing and dy ing with the (A)choic es I’ve (D)made. I (Bm)guess I’m (A)pay in’ for the (G)things that I have (D)done. If I could (A)go back, oh, (G)Lord knows I’d (D)run. But I’m still los in’ this (G)game of life I’ve played. (D)Liv ing and dy ing with the (A)choic es I’ve (D)made. I’ve had (D)made. (D)Liv ing and dy ing with the choic es I’ve (D)made.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: D
Tempo: 144 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: George Jones

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How to Play "Choices" 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.