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 What Friends Are For". Key of Ab, 70 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 What Friends Are For — Simple Sheet Music

"That's What Friends Are For" 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 Ab, 70 BPM.

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

Lyrics

And (Ebmaj9)I nev er (Gm7)thought I’d feel this way and as far as I’m con cerned I’m glad I got the chance to say that I (Abmaj7)do be lieve I (Fm7)love you. And (Ebmaj9)if I should (Gm7)ev er go a way, well, then close your eyes and try to feel the way we do to day, and then (Abmaj7)if you can re mem ber. Keep smil ing, keep shin ing (Abmaj7)know ing you can al ways (Bb)count on (Gm7)me for sure (Abmaj7)that’s what friends are (Fm7)for. For good times and bad times (Db6)I’ll be on your (C7sus)side for ev er (Cb6)more. (Bb7sus)That’s what friends are (Bb7sus)for (Ebmaj9)I nev er (Gm7)thought I’d feel this way Well you came and o pened me and now there’s so much more I see and so, (Abmaj7)by the way, I (Fm7)thank you. And (Ebmaj9)then, for the (Gm7)times when we’re a part, well, then close your eyes and know these words are com ing from my heart, and then (Abmaj7)if you can re mem ber. Keep smil ing, keep shin ing (Abmaj7)know ing you can al ways (Bb)count on (Gm7)me for sure (Abmaj7)that’s what friends are (Fm7)for. In good times, in bad times (Db6)I’ll be on your (C7sus)side for ev er (Cb6)more. (Bb7sus)That’s what friends are (Bb7sus)for (Bb7sus)for. (Bb7sus)for.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Dionne & Friends

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How to Play "That's What Friends Are For" 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.