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 "Submarines". Key of G, 96 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.

Submarines — Simple Sheet Music

"Submarines" 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 G, 96 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(C)I be lieve a sub ma (G)rines (C)un der neath on the deep blue (G)seas. (G)Saw the flags: (C)Jap a (G)nese! (G)No one will (C)be lieve (G)me. (Em)Ran back to the town bar, (D)and I (G)told the peo ple how (Em)I have seen a sub ma (D)rine, and (C)ev ’ry one laughed a loud. (C)I did spy a per i (G)scope, (C)dead of night on the East ern (G)Coast. (G)The po lice (C)made them (G)jokes; (G)told me I’d (C)seen a (G)ghost. (Em)Ev ’ry one thinks I’m a (D)li ar; (G)no one knows the truth. (Em)If it was a big ger (D)fi re, (C)I would be laughed a loud. on the move. (G)Ships will rust in (C)Bald win (Em)Bay! (D)(Let me go!) (G)No one trust (C)what I (Em)say. (D)(Let her go!) (G)Oh my God, (C)no one (Em)pay... (D)(...at ten tion!) (G)O ver night, my (C)hair turned (Em)gray. (D)(Go! Go! Go!) (Em)In the end, it boils (D)down to (G)cred i bil i ty. (CN.C.)Aw, (Em)I have none, so I will die (C)with the se crets of the sea. (D)(Sub ma rine!) (D)(Ter ri fied me!) (D)Sub ma (G)rine. (D)(Sub ma rine!)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 96 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Lumineers

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How to Play "Submarines" 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.