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 "Got To Be Real". Key of Eb, 100 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.

Got To Be Real — Simple Sheet Music

"Got To Be Real" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

What you think, (F6)what you feel, (F6)what you know to (F6)be real. What (F6)you think, I think I love you, ba by. feel, I feel I need you, ba by. know to (F6)be real. (Cm7)Ooh, your love’s for (C)real. You know that (Dm7)your (Bb)love is (Dm7)my (Bb)love; (F)my (Ebmaj7)love is (F)your (Ebmaj7)love. (Cm7)Our love is here to (D)stay. What you think, I think I love you, ba by. feel, I feel I need you, ba by. know to (F6)be real. It’s (D7#5)got to be real. To (F6)be real. It’s got to be (F6)real. To be real.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Eb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Mary J. Blige

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How to Play "Got To Be Real" 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.