Can a complete beginner play "Ebony And Ivory"?

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. "Ebony And Ivory" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Ebony And Ivory"?

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

Ebony And Ivory — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Ebony And Ivory" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

Eb on y (E)and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we? We all know that (C#m)peo ple are the (B)same wher (A)ev er you (E)go. There is good and bad in ev ’ry one. We (Bdim)learn to live when we we (C#7)learn to give each (F#m)oth er what we need to sur vive, to (A)geth er a live. Eb on y and (F#m7)i vo ry (B)live to (E)geth er in per fect (F#m7)har mo ny, (B)side by (E)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we? (F#maj7)Eb on y, i vo ry, (G#7sus)liv ing in per fect (C#)har mo ny. (F#maj7)Eb on y, i vo ry, (A)ooh. We all know that (C#m)Side by (F#m7)side on my pian o key (B)board, (A)oh (B7)Lord, why (E)don’t we? (Emaj7)Eb on y, i vo ry, (F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny. (Emaj7)Eb on y, i vo ry, (F#m7)liv ing in per fect (A)har mo ny. (Emaj7)Ooh.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

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How to Play "Ebony And Ivory" 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.