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 "Poison & Wine". Key of C, 82 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.

Poison & Wine — Simple Sheet Music

"Poison & Wine" 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 C, 82 BPM.

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

Lyrics

You (C)on ly know what I (G)want you to. I know (C)ev ’ry thing you don’t (G)want me to. Your (C)mouth is poi son; your (G)mouth is wine. You (C)think your dreams are the (G)same as mine. Oh, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will. (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. I (F)al ways will. Oh, I (C)wish you would hold me when I (G)turn my back. The (C)less I give, the more I get back. Well, your (C)hands can heal; oh, your (G)hands can bruise. I don’t (C)have a choice, but I still choose you. You. Whoa, (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will. (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. Oh, (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will. (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. (F)I don’t love you; I al ways (G)will. (C)I don’t love you; I (G)al ways will. I (F)al ways will. I (C)al ways will. I (F)al ways will. I (F)al ways will. I (F)al ways will.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Folk
Key: C
Tempo: 82 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Civil Wars

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How to Play "Poison & Wine" 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.