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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Play A Simple Melody" 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 Eb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Play A Simple Melody"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Play A Simple Melody" by Bing Crosby played in?
- Play A Simple Melody is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- 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 "Play A Simple Melody". Key of Eb, 160 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.