Can a complete beginner play "Point Of Know Return"?

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. "Point Of Know Return" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Point Of Know Return"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Point Of Know Return" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Point Of Know Return — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Point Of Know Return" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

I (C)heard (F)the men say mes (F)ing (C)some thing. The (Bb)cap tains (F)tell they (Gm7)pay you (F)well. And they (C)say (F)they need sail ing men to an (Bb)show the (F)way and (Gm7)leave to (F)day. Was it (A)you (Dm)that (C)said, (Bb)“How (F)long? (Bb)How (F)long?” They (C)say (F)the sea turns mes (F)so (C)dark that you (Bb)know it’s (F)time you (Gm7)see the (F)sign. And They (C)say (F)the point de mons guard is you (Bb)o cean (F)grave for (Gm7)all the (F)brave. Was it (A)you (Dm)that (C)said, (Bb)“How (F)long? (Bb)How (F)long?” They (Bb)How (F)long? (Dm)How long (C)to the (Bb)point of know re turn?” Your fa ther, he said he (F)needs you. Your moth er, she said she (F)loves you. Your broth ers, they (F)ech o the words: (C)“How far to the (Ebsus2)point of know re turn? To the (Bb)point of know re turn? (C)Well, (Bb)how (F)long? (Bb)How (F)long?” To (Bb)How (F)long? (Dm)How long (C)to the (Bb)point of know re turn? (Bb)How (F)long? (Dm)How long (C)to the (Bb)point of know re turn? (F)Know re (Bb)turn? (Bb)How (F)long?” (Bb)How (F)long?”

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Kansas

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How to Play "Point Of Know Return" 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.