Other arrangements of Easy
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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.
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 Ab, 66 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”
- Can I play "Easy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Easy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Easy" by Lionel Richie played in?
- Easy is arranged in the key of Ab 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 66 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 Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Easy"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bbm7, Cb, Cm7, Db, Eb, Ebm7, Fm7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
- Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "STUCK ON YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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.