Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?

Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "First Of May". Key of D, 80 BPM.

What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?

Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

First Of May — Simple Sheet Music

"First Of May" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

When (D)I was small and Christ mas (F#m)trees were tall, we (G)used to love while (D)oth ers used to (A)play. Don’t (D)ask me why, but time has (F#m)passed us by; the (G)some one else moved (D)in from far a (A)way. Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small, and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day. But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die, but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May. The (D)ap ple tree that grew for (F#m)you and me, I (G)watched the ap ples (D)fall ing one by (A)one. And (D)I re call the mo ment (F#m)of them all, the (G)day I kissed your (D)cheek and you were (A)gone. Now (G)we are tall and Christ mas (D)trees are small, and (Em7)you don’t ask the time of (D)day. But (G)you and I, our love will (D)nev er die, but (Em7)guess who’ll cry come first of (D)May. The (D)May.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Bee Gees

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How to Play "First Of May" 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.