What key is "Easy" by The Commodores played in?

Easy is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Easy"?

The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Easy" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "Easy"?

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

"Easy" was originally performed by The Commodores. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Easy"?

This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Cb, Cm, Cm7, Db, Ebm7, +3 more.

What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?

Try "BRICK HOUSE", "SAIL ON", "THREE TIMES A LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Know it sounds (Cm)fun ny, but I just can’t (Bbm7)stand the pain.

Girl, I’m leav ing you to mor row.

Seems to me, girl, you know I’ve done all I can.

You see, I (Cm)begged, stole and I bor rowed.

Yeah,

ooh.

That’s why I’m eas y, (Ah)

I’m eas y like Sun day morn ing.

(Ah)

That’s why I’m eas

I’m (Bbm7)eas y like Sun day morn

(Ab)ing.

Why in the world would an y bod y put chains on me?

I’ve paid my dues to make it.

Ev ’ry bod y wants me to be what they want me to be.

I’m not hap py when I try to fake it,

no.

Ooh,

that’s why I’m eas (Ab)ing.

I wan na be (Gbmaj7)high,

(Fm7)so (Ebm7)high.

I (Db)wan na be (Gbmaj7)free to know the things I do (Fm7)are right.

I (Db)wan na be free,

just (Ebm7)me,

oh, babe.

That’s why I’m eas y.

(Ah)

I’m eas y like Sun day morn ing.

(Ah)

That’s why I’m eas

I’m (Bbm7)eas y like Sun day morn ing.

(Ah)

’Cause I’m eas y.

(Ah)

I’m eas y like Sun day morn ing.

(Ah)

That’s why I’m eas

I’m (Bbm7)eas y like Sun day morn ing.

(Ah)

’Cause I’m eas y.

(Ah)

I’m eas y like Sun day morn ing.

Easy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Easy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 70 BPM.

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

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About “Easy”

What key is "Easy" by The Commodores played in?: Easy is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Easy"?: The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Easy" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Easy"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Easy"?: "Easy" was originally performed by The Commodores. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Easy"?: This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Cb, Cm, Cm7, Db, Ebm7, +3 more.
What other songs by The Commodores can I play here?: Try "BRICK HOUSE", "SAIL ON", "THREE TIMES A LADY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.