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We (G5)all came out to Mon treaux
on the Lake Ge ne va shore line
to make rec ords with a mo bile,
we did n’t (G5)have much time.
But Frank Zap pa and the Moth ers
were at the best (F5)place a round.
But some stu pid with a flare gun
burned the place (F5)to the ground.
(C5)Smoke
on the (Ab5)wa ter,
a fire in the sky.
(C5)Smoke
on the (Ab5)wa ter.
Smoke On The Water — Simple Sheet Music
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"Smoke On The Water" 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, 116 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build your left-hand independence with an oompah bass pattern — your left hand will alternate between a low bass note and a higher chord chunk, giving the track its driving pulse.
You're working with just four pedal-style chords (Ab, C, F, and G, all anchored over a steady bass), so the shapes stay comfortable, but the challenge is keeping that bass pattern locked in at 116 BPM without rushing.
Start hands separate: get your left hand's oompah rhythm steady and automatic before adding the right-hand melody on top.
When you combine them, drop the tempo to around 80 BPM and loop the trickiest transitions — moving between Ab and C can feel wide at first, so rehearse that shift until it's smooth.
Once your left hand feels like a metronome you don't have to think about, bring the tempo back up.
This is the piece that'll make two-hand coordination feel natural for everything you play next.
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About “Smoke On The Water”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Smoke On The Water"?
- 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 "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple played in?
- Smoke On The Water 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 "Smoke On The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Smoke On The Water" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Smoke On The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Smoke On The Water"?
- "Smoke On The Water" was originally performed by Deep Purple. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Smoke On The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Abped, Cped, Fped, Gped. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Deep Purple can I play here?
- Try "SMOKE ON THE WATER", "HIGHWAY STAR", "Smoke On The Water". 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 "Smoke On The Water". Key of Eb, 116 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.