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(Eb)Won’t (Bb7)you (Eb)play a sim (Gbdim7)ple (Bb7)mel o dy
like my moth er sang (Bb)to (Eb)me?
(Eb)One (Bb7)with (Eb)good old fash (Gbdim7)ioned (Bb7)har mo ny.
Play a sim ple mel o (Eb)dy.
(Eb)Mus i cal de mon set your hon ey a dream in’.
(Gbdim7)Won’t you (Bb7)play me some rag,
just change that clas si cal nag
to some (Bb)sweet (Eb)beau ti ful drag.
If (Ab)you (Bb7)will (Eb)play from a cop y of a tune that is chop py, (Gbdim7)you’ll get (Bb7)all my ap plause.
And that is sim ply be cause I want to lis ten to (Eb)rag.
(Eb)Mus i cal de mon, (Bb7)set your (Eb)hon ey a dream in’.
(Gbdim7)Won’t you (Bb7)play me some rag?
Just change that clas si cal nag
to some (Bb)sweet (Eb)beau ti ful drag.
If (Bb7sus)you (Bb7)will (Eb)play from a cop y (Bb7)of a (Eb)tune that is chop py, (Gbdim7)you’ll get (Bb7)all my ap plause.
And that is sim ply be cause I want to (Bb7)lis ten to (Eb)rag.
Play A Simple Melody — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Play A Simple Melody" 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, 160 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 “Play A Simple Melody”
- Can I play "Play A Simple Melody" 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 "Play A Simple Melody" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Play A Simple Melody" by Bing Crosby played in?
- Play A Simple Melody 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 "Play A Simple Melody"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Play A Simple Melody" 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 "Play A Simple Melody"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Play A Simple Melody"?
- "Play A Simple Melody" was originally performed by Bing Crosby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Play A Simple Melody"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abm6, Bb7, Eb, Eb7, Ebdim7, Edim7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Bing Crosby can I play here?
- Try "THE ROAD TO MOROCCO", "A Marshmallow World", "A Marshmallow World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Play A Simple Melody"?
- 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. "Play A Simple Melody" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Play A Simple Melody"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Play A Simple Melody" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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