Can a complete beginner play "Easy"?

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. "Easy" is simplified for beginners.

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

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

Easy — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Easy" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 66 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I know it sounds (Cm7)fun ny, but I just can’t (Bbm7)stand the pain. Girl, I’m (Cm7)leav ing you to (Bbm7)mor row. Seems to me, (Cm7)girl, you know I’ve done all I can, see I begged, stole and I bor (Bbm7)rowed. Yeah. That’s why I’m eas y, I’m (Db)eas y like Sun day morn ing, yeah. That’s why I’m eas (Ab)y, so eas y, I’m (Db)eas y like Sun day morn ing. Why in the world would an y bod y want to put (Bbm7)chains on me? Paid my (Cm7)dues to make it. Ev ’ry bod y (Cm7)wants me to be what they want me to be but I’m (Cm7)not hap py when I try to fake it. That’s why I’m eas I want to be (Gbmaj7)high, (Fm7)so (Ebm7)high, I want (Db)to be (Gbmaj7)free to know the things I do (Fm7)are (Ebm7)right. (Gb)I want (Db)to be (Gbmaj7)free, (Fm7)just me, oh, ba by. That’s why I’m (Ab)eas y, (Db)eas y like Sun day morn (Ab)ing. Whoa. That’s why I’m (Ab)eas y, so eas y, yes, I’m (Db)eas y like Sun day (Ab)morn ing. That’s why I’m (Ab)eas y, (Db)eas y like Sun day morn (Ab)ing. Whoa. That’s why I’m (Ab)eas y, so eas y, yes, I’m (Db)eas y like Sun day (Ab)morn ing. That’s why I’m (Fm7)morn ing, morn ing. morn ing, morn ing.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Db
Tempo: 66 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Lionel Richie

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How to Play "Easy" 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.