Can a complete beginner play "Ribbon In The Sky"?

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. "Ribbon In The Sky" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Ribbon In The Sky"?

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

Ribbon In The Sky — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Ribbon In The Sky" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Gb, 70 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

Oh, so (Ebm7)long for this (Fm7)night I (Bb7sus)prayed that a (Ebm7)star would guide (Fm7)you my (Bb7sus)way to share (Ebm7)with me this (Fm7)spe cial (Bb7sus)day where a (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon’s in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Cbmaj7)love. If al (Ebm7)lowed, may I (Fm7)touch your (Bb7sus)hand; and if (Ebm7)pleased, may I (Fm7)once a (Bb7sus)gain, so that (Ebm7)you too will (Fm7)un der (Bb7sus)stand there’s a (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon’s in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Cbmaj7)love. If al (Ebm11)rib (Ebm)bon in (Eb)the (Gb)sky for our (Db)love. Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo. This is (Em7)not a co (F#m7)in ci (B7sus)dence, and far (Em7)more than a (F#m7)luck y (B7sus)chance, but what (Em7)is that was (F#m7)al ways (B7sus)meant is our (Em11)rib (Em)bon in the (G)sky for our love; (Ab)love we can’t lose, with God (Gm7)on our (C7sus)side. We’ll find (Fm7)strength in each (Gm7)tear we (C7sus)cry. From now (Fm7)on it will be (Gm7)you and (C7sus)I and our (Fm11)rib (Fm7)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky, (G)rib bon in the (C9)sky, a (Fm11)rib (Fm7)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky for our (Fm7)love. (Fm6)Ooh, (Gm7)ooh (C7sus)ooh. Doo doo ooh doo (Fm11)doo (Fm7)doo. There’s a (Fm11)rib (Fm)bon in (F)the (Ab)sky for our (Eb)love.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Gb
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Stevie Wonder

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How to Play "Ribbon In The Sky" 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.