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 "It's About Time". Key of E, 78 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.

It's About Time — Simple Sheet Music

"It's About Time" 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, 78 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(E)Walk ing down to the (C#m7)wa ter’s edge where (A)I have been be fore, (A)if (C#m7)I don’t find my pen love some time I’m (A)walk ing out that door. The (E)Some may come and some may go, but (A)no one seems to be (A)the (E)per son I’ve been search ing for, the (A)one who’s meant for me. Bid ing my (C#m7)time try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly. Look ing for (C#m7)her my love, my one and on ly. May be I’ll (C#m7)dream to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way, so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day. When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine. (E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time. (E)Try too hard and it (C#m7)feels just like you’re (A)run ning on thin air. (A)if (C#m7)Why does love hap pen by sur prise if (A)you don’t real ly care? The (E)past is gone, the flames are out from (A)fires one that have burned. (A)the (E)New i deals and dif f’rent thoughts, from (A)les sons I have learned. Bid ing my (C#m7)time try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly. Look ing for (C#m7)her my love, my one and on ly. May be I’ll (C#m7)dream to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way, so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day. When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine. (E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time. Got the feel ing this could take a pret ty long while to (G#m7)find that smile, put my faith in an oth er piece of good ad vice. Well, I (G#m7)tried that twice, (Cmaj7)wait ing for a lit tle (D5)some thing more to in spire, take me high er. And I’m (A)read y to make some one mine. (E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time. it’s a bout time. It’s a bout time, (D)it’s a bout time. (C#m7)Do (B)do (E)do (C#m7)do (B)do (E)do.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: E
Tempo: 78 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Jamie Cullum

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How to Play "It's About Time" 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.