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 "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be". Key of B, 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.

That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be — Simple Sheet Music

"That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" 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 B, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

My fa ther sits at night with (Gmaj7)no lights on, his cig a rette glows in the (Gmaj7)dark; the liv ing room is still; I walk by no re (Am)mark. I tip toe past the mas ter (Gmaj7)bed room where my moth er reads her mag a (Gmaj7)zines; I hear her call “sweet dreams” but I for get how to (Am)dream. But you say it’s time we (Em7)moved in to geth er, and raised a fam ’ly of our own, you and me. Well, that’s the way I al ways (Em7)heard it should be. You want to (A)mar ry me, we’ll (D)mar ry. My friends from col lege, they’re all (Gmaj7)mar ried now; they have their hous es and their (Gmaj7)lawns. They have their si lent noons, tear ful nights, an gry (Am)dawns. Their chil dren hate them for the (Gmaj7)things they’re not; they hate them selves for what they (Gmaj7)are; and yet they drink, they laugh, just close the wounds, hide the (Am)scar. But you say it’s time we (Em7)moved in to geth er, and raised a fam ’ly of our own, you and me. Well, that’s the way I al ways (Em7)heard it should be. You want to (A)mar ry me, we’ll (D)mar ry. (D)mar ry.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carly Simon

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How to Play "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" 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.