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 On The Hill". Key of Bb, 66 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 On The Hill — Simple Sheet Music

"City On The Hill" 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 Bb, 66 BPM.

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

Lyrics

“Did you (Dm)hear of the cit y on the (F)hill?” said (C)one old man to the (Gm7)oth er. It once shined (Dm)bright, and it would be shin ing (F)still, but they (C)all start ed turn ing on each (Gm7)oth er. Mm. You see, the (Dm)po ets thought the danc ers were (F)shal low, and the (C)sol diers thought the po ets were (Gm7)weak, and the (Dm)el ders saw the young ones as (F)fool ish, and the (C)rich man nev er heard the (Gm7)poor man speak. And one by (Bb)one, they ran a way with their (C)made up minds to leave it (Gm7)all be hind, and the (Bb)light be gan to fade in the cit y on the (C)hill, the cit y on the (Dm)hill. Each one (Dm)thought that they knew bet (F)ter, but they were (C)dif f’rent by de sign. In stead of (Dm)stand ing strong to geth (F)er, they let their (C)dif f’renc es di vide. And one by (Bb)one, they ran a way with their (C)made up minds to leave it (Gm7)all be hind, and the (Bb)light be gan to fade in the cit y on the (C)hill, the cit y on the (Dm)hill. And the (Gm7)world is search ing still. But it was the (Bb)rhy thm of the danc ers that gave the po ets life. It was the (F)spir it of the po ets that gave the (C)sol diers strength to fight. It was the (Bb)fi re of the young ones, it was the (Dm)wis dom of the old. It was the (C)sto ry of the poor man that need ed to be told. It is the (Bb)rhy thm of the danc ers that gives the po ets life. It is the (F)spir it of the po ets that gives the (C)sol diers strength to fight. It is the (Bb)fi re of the young ones, it is the (Dm)wis dom of the old. It is the (C)sto ry of the poor man that’s need ed to be told. It is the need ing to be told. One by (Bb)one, will we run a way with our (C)made up minds to leave it (Gm7)all be hind, as the (Bb)light be gins to fade in the cit y on the (C)hill? One by (Bb)one, will we run a way with our (C)made up minds to leave it (Gm7)all be hind, as the (Bb)light be gins to fade in the cit y on the (C)hill, the cit y on the (Dm)hill? And the (Gm7)Fa ther’s call ing still: Come home to the (Gm7)cit y on the hill. Come home.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Christian/Gospel
Key: Bb
Tempo: 66 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Casting Crowns

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How to Play "City On The Hill" 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.