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 Long". Key of E, 118 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 Long — Simple Sheet Music

"How Long" 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 E, 118 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I’ll ad mit I was wrong. What else can I (B)say, girl? (C#m)Can’t you break my (B)head and not my (A)heart? I was drunk, I was gone. That don’t make it (B)right, but (C#m)prom ise there were (B)no feel ings in (A)volved. She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly. Was it real or just for show?” Yeah. She said, “Save your a pol o gies. Ba by, I just got ta know. How long as (B)this been (A)go ing (B)on? You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (A)call ing me ba (G#)by. How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on? You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly ba (B)Ooh. (Amaj7)Ooh. (C#m)Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. I’ll ad mit, it’s my fault, but you got ta be lieve me (C#m)when I say it (B)on ly hap pened (A)once, hmm. I tried and I tried, but you’ll nev er (B)see that (C#m)you’re the on ly (B)one I wan na (A)love. (G#)Oh, yeah. (C#m)Ooh. Ooh. How long has this Ooh. been go ing on, ba (B)Ooh. by? (B)Ooh. Oh, you’ve got to tell me now. (C#m)Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly. Was it real or just for show?” Yeah. She said, “Save your a pol o gies. Ba by, I just got ta know. How (CN.C.)long as this been go ing (G#7)You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (Amaj7)call ing me ba (G#7)by. How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on? You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly. How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on? You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me. (G#7)(How on? long has this been go ing on, ba (B)long by?) has this (Amaj7)been ing on? You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly, ba (C#m)by.”

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 118 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Charlie Puth

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How to Play "How Long" 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.