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(E)Don’t you feel it grow in’ bet ter day by (A)day,
peo ple in the coun get tin’ read y for the (C#m)news.
Some are (B)hap py,
some are (A)sad.
Oh, we got to let the mu sic (E)play.
And What the peo ple need to you is a way to make (A)’em smile,
it ain’t so hard to do if you know how.
Got ta get a (B)mes sage,
get it on (A)through,
oh, now ma ma’s go’n’ to af ter ’while.
Oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
all the time.
Like a la zy flow ing (D)riv er
sur round ing cas tles in the (E)sky.
And the crowd is grow ing (D)big ger,
(A)lis t’nin’ for the hap py sounds, and I got to let them fly.
Oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
all the time.
Oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
oh, (C#m7)oh,
lis ten to the (A)mu sic,
all the time.
Oh,
Listen To The Music — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Listen To The Music" 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Listen To The Music”
- Can I play "Listen To The Music" 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 "Listen To The Music" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Listen To The Music" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- Listen To The Music is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Listen To The Music"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Listen To The Music" 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 "Listen To The Music"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Listen To The Music"?
- "Listen To The Music" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Listen To The Music"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C#m, C#m7, D, E, F#7.
- What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Listen To The Music"?
- 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. "Listen To The Music" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Listen To The Music"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Listen To The Music" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.