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(Eb)Why, oh (Ab)why, oh (Eb)why o,
why did I ev er leave O (Ab)hi o?
(Fm)Why did I wan der to (C7)find what lies yon der, when (F7)life was so co zy at home?
(Eb)Won d’ring (Ab)while I (Eb)wan der,
(Eb7)why did I (Eb9)fly?
(Ab6)Why did I roam?
(Fm6)Oh why, oh why o did (C7)I leave O hi o?
(Bb7)May be I’d bet ter go (C7)O H I O.
(Bb7)May be I’d bet ter go (Bb7)home.
(Eb)Why, oh (Ab)why, oh (Eb)why o,
why did I ev er leave O (Ab)hi o?
(Fm)Why did I wan der to (C7)find what lies yon der, when (F7)life was so co zy at home?
(Eb)Won d’ring (Ab)while I (Eb)wan der,
(Eb7)why did I (Eb9)fly?
(Ab6)Why did I roam?
(Fm6)Oh why, oh why o did (C7)I leave O hi o?
(Bb7)May be I’d bet ter go (C7)O H I O.
(Bb7)May be I’d bet ter go (Bb7)home.
(Eb)home.
Ohio — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ohio" 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 Ab, 85 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 “Ohio”
- Can I play "Ohio" 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 "Ohio" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ohio" by Leonard Bernstein played in?
- Ohio is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ohio"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ohio" 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 "Ohio"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ohio"?
- "Ohio" was originally performed by Leonard Bernstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leonard Bernstein can I play here?
- Try "A Little Bit In Love", "Lonely Town (from On The Town)", "Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ohio"?
- 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. "Ohio" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ohio"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ohio" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.