Ice Cream

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

(C)Your (D)love is (Em)bet ter than (C)ice cream, (Am7)bet ter than (D)an y thing (G)else that I’ve (C)tried.

(Am7)Your (D)love is (Em)bet ter than (C)ice cream.

(Am7)Ev ’ry one here (D)knows how to (C)fight.

(Am7)And it’s a (Em)long (D)way (Am7)down.

It’s a (Em)long (D)way (Am7)down.

It’s a (Em)long (D)way (Am7)down to the (G)place where we (C)start ed from.

Do do do (C)do do do do.

Do do do (Am7)do do do (D)do.

Ice Cream — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ice Cream" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 160 BPM.

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

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About “Ice Cream”

Can I play "Ice Cream" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ice Cream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ice Cream" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Ice Cream is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ice Cream"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ice Cream" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ice Cream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ice Cream"?
"Ice Cream" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ice Cream"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ice Cream" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ice Cream"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ice Cream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.