About “How Can We Be Lovers”

Why does "How Can We Be Lovers" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "How Can We Be Lovers".

What key is "How Can We Be Lovers" by Michael Bolton played in?

How Can We Be Lovers is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Can We Be Lovers"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "How Can We Be Lovers" 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 "How Can We Be Lovers"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "How Can We Be Lovers"?

"How Can We Be Lovers" was originally performed by Michael Bolton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "How Can We Be Lovers"?

This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Am, Am7, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, +11 more.

What other songs by Michael Bolton can I play here?

Try "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU", "Go The Distance", "Go The Distance (from Disney's Hercules)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "How Can We Be Lovers"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "How Can We Be Lovers".

Can I see all the notes in "How Can We Be Lovers"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.