Easy Living

by Billie Holiday
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Lyrics

(F)Liv ing for (F#dim)you

is eas y liv ing.

It’s (Dm)eas y to live

when you’re in (Eb13)love, and (F)I’m so in (D7)love, there’s (Gm)noth ing in life (C)but (F)you.

(C)I (F)nev er re (F#dim)gret

the years I’m giv ing.

They’re (Dm)eas y to give

when you’re in (Eb13)love.

I’m (F)hap py to (D7)do what (Gm)ev er I do for (F)you,

for (Db)you.

(Ab7)May be I’m a fool but it’s fun.

(Ab7)Peo ple say you rule me with one

wave of your hand.

Dar ling, it’s grand.

They (C7)just don’t un der (C)stand.

(F)Liv ing for (F#dim)you

is eas y liv ing.

It’s (Dm)eas y to live

when you’re in (Eb13)love, and (F)I’m so in (D7)love, there’s (Gm)noth ing in life (C)but (F)you.

(F)Liv ing for (F#dim)you

is eas y liv ing.

It’s (Dm)eas y to live

when you’re in (Eb13)love, and (F)I’m so in (D7)love, there’s (Gm)noth ing in life (C)but (F)you.

(C)I (F)nev er re (F#dim)gret

the years I’m giv ing.

They’re (Dm)eas y to give

when you’re in (Eb13)love.

I’m (F)hap py to (D7)do what (Gm)ev er I do for (F)you,

for (Db)you.

(Ab7)May be I’m a fool but it’s fun.

(Ab7)Peo ple say you rule me with one

wave of your hand.

Dar ling, it’s grand.

They (C7)just don’t un der (C)stand.

(F)Liv ing for (F#dim)you

is eas y liv ing.

It’s (Dm)eas y to live

when you’re in (Eb13)love, and (F)I’m so in (D7)love, there’s (Gm)noth ing in life (C)but (F)you.

(F)you.

Easy Living — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Easy Living" by Billie Holiday in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Easy Living”

Can I learn "Easy Living" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Easy Living" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
What key is "Easy Living" by Billie Holiday played in?
Easy Living is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Easy Living"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Easy Living" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Easy Living"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Easy Living"?
"Easy Living" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Easy Living"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Easy Living" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Easy Living"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Easy Living" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.