Can a complete beginner play "Shoulder To Shoulder"?

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. "Shoulder To Shoulder" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Shoulder To Shoulder"?

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

Shoulder To Shoulder — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Shoulder To Shoulder" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 116 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(A)We stand (C)shoul der to shoul der. (A)We see (F)eye to eye. When (G)We of dive gets a (C)deep un der wa ter. (D)We jump the high in the sky. (E)Ay. (A)We stand (C)shoul der to shoul der. (A)We stand (F)side to side. When (G)one of us gets a (C)ti ny bit tired, ter. (D)one gives the oth er a ride. (E)Ride. I’ve nev er had a best friend be fore, so I can’t be sure what it feels like, (C)but I think it feels more like this, I do, I (D7sus)think I feel more like my self (G)when I’m with you. (Bb)Find ing (Find ing), (Db)los ing and find ing, (Bb)mak ing (mak ing a (Gb)bond that is strong. (Ab)(Build ing) build ing a (Db)house for a friend ship, (Ab)breath ing a breath for our (Eb)song. (Song.) (F)Song. For our song, ooh.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 116 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carly Simon

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How to Play "Shoulder To Shoulder" 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.