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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Listen To The Music" by The Doobie Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Listen To The Music" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Listen To The Music" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Listen To The Music"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Listen To The Music" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Listen To The Music"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Listen To The Music" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.