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 "City Of Stars". Key of G, 104 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.

City Of Stars — Simple Sheet Music

"City Of Stars" 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 G, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

Cit y of stars, are you shin ing (C7)just for (Dm)me? (Gm)Cit y of stars, there’s so much that (C7)I can’t (F)see. Who (Gm)knows? I felt it from the first em (F)brace I (Am)shared with (Adim)you that (Gm)now our (A9)dreams may fi n’lly come (Dm)true. (Gm)Cit y of stars, just one thing ev ’ry bod y (Dm)wants, (Gm)there in the bars and through the smoke screen of the (F)crowd ed res tau rants: it’s (Gm7)love. Yes, all we’re look ing for is (F)love from (Am)some one else. A (Gm)rush, a glance, a (A9)touch, a dance. A (Bb)look (Bbmaj7)in (Bb)some bod y’s eyes to (C7)light up (C)the skies, to o pen the world and send it reel ing. A (Bb)voice (Bbmaj7)that (Bb)says, “I’ll be here, and you’ll be al right.” (Bb)I (Bbmaj7)don’t (Bb)care if I know just (C7)where I will go, ’cause all that I need’s this (D7sus)cra zy (Dm)feel ing, a (Bb)rat tat (Bbmaj7)tat on my (A9)heart... Think I want it to (Dm)stay. (Gm)Cit y of stars, are you shin ing just for (F)me? (Gm)Cit y of stars, you nev er shined so bright ly.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: G
Tempo: 104 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone

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How to Play "City Of Stars" 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.