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 "Old And Wise". Key of A, 90 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.

Old And Wise — Simple Sheet Music

"Old And Wise" 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 A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see, there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me. And to those I left be hind, I (Gm)want ed you to know you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my deep est thoughts; you (Dsus)fol low where I go. And oh, when I’m old and wise; bit ter words mean (Cm)lit tle to me; au tumn (D13)winds will blow right through me. And (Cm)some day in the midst of time, when they ask me (Cm)if I knew you, I’d smile and say you were a friend of (Ab)mine, and the sad ness would be (Gm7)lift ed from my (Cm)eyes, oh, (Bb)when I’m old and wise. As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see, there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me. And to those I leave be hind, I (Gm)want you all to know you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my dark est hours; I’ll (Dsus)miss you when I go. And oh, when I’m old and wise; heav y words that (Cm)tossed and grilled me, au tumn (D13)winds, will blow right through me. And (Cm)some day in the mist of time, when they ask you (Cm)if you knew me, re mem ber that you were a friend of (Ab)mine, as the fi nal cur tain (Gm7)falls be fore my (Cm)eyes, oh, (Bb)when I’m old and wise. As As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: A
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Alan Parsons Project

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How to Play "Old And Wise" 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.