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 "How Can We Be Lovers". Key of D, 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.

How Can We Be Lovers — Simple Sheet Music

"How Can We Be Lovers" 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, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Bm7)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends? (Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by? (Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends? (Em7)How can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends? Look at (E)us now. Look at us, ba by. Still tryin’ to work it out. got Nev er did it right. to say. We must (G)be fools. We must be cra zy. (B)Whoa, whoa. There’s it (E)been com mu ni (F#)ca tion. (F#)Whoa, (B)whoa. It’s a (G#m)“no win” sit u (F#)a tion. (Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends? (Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by? (Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends? Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends? We lie (E)a wake. Dis cord be tween us. We’re just not talk in’. We got so er much it right. to say. Let’s break (G)these chains. Our love can free us. (B)Whoa, whoa. Ain’t it (E)time we start ed (F#)try in’? (F#)Whoa, (B)whoa. Can I (G#m)stop this love from (F#)dy in’? (Bm)How can we (G)be lov ers if we (A)can’t be (D)friends? (Em)How can we (C)start o ver when the (G)fight in’ nev (A)er ends, ba by? (Bm)How can we (G)make love if we can’t make a (Bm)mends? Tell me, (Em)how can we (D)be lov ers if we (G)can’t be, (A)can’t be friends? (G)Ba by. (C)How can we be (G)lov ers? (Bm)Ba (G)by. (A)Chanc es (Bm)are that we can (G)make (D)it. We can work it out. (Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends? (Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by? (Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends? (Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends? (Dm)How can we (Bb)be lov ers if we (C)can’t be (F)friends? (Gm)How can we (Eb)start o ver if the (Bb)fight in’ nev (C)er ends, ba by? (Dm)How can we (Bb)make love if we can’t make a (Dm)mends? (Gm)How can we (F)be lov ers if we (Bb)can’t be, (C)can’t be friends?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Michael Bolton

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How to Play "How Can We Be Lovers" 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.