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 "Starting Here, Starting Now". Key of D, 80 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.

Starting Here, Starting Now — Simple Sheet Music

"Starting Here, Starting Now" 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 D, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Gmaj7)Start ing (Dmaj9)here, (Gmaj7)start ing (Dmaj9)now, (Gmaj7)when we (Dmaj9)walk, we (Gmaj7)walk to (Dmaj9)geth er, year by (Fmaj9)year, (Gmaj7)start ing (Dmaj9)here. (Gmaj7)Start ing (Dmaj9)now (Gmaj7)when we (Dmaj9)talk, (Gmaj7)we will (Dmaj9)say the (D6)most with (Dmaj9)si lence when we’re (Fmaj9)near, start (Gmaj7)ing (Dmaj9)here. (F#maj7)Now (B)when you (F#maj7)sleep, (B)you will (F#maj7)dream a (B)dream that’s free from care. For (Amaj7)now, (Em7)when you (Amaj7)wake, I’ll be (A9sus4)there. (G)So be (Dmaj9)still, (Gmaj7)take my (Dmaj9)hand, (Gmaj7)for the (Dmaj9)great est jour (D)ney heav en (Gm7)can al (F#m7)low, start ing (E)love, start ing (A9sus4)here, start ing (Dmaj7)now. (Ebmaj9)Now (Abmaj7)take my (Ebmaj9)hand, (Abmaj7)for the (Ebmaj9)great est jour (Eb)ney heav en (Abm7)can al (Gm7)low, start ing (Fm7)love, start ing here, (Ab)start ing (Ebmaj9)now, (Ebmaj13)now.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Barbra Streisand

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How to Play "Starting Here, Starting Now" 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.