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 "The Hanging Tree". Key of C, 100 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.

The Hanging Tree — Simple Sheet Music

"The Hanging Tree" 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

Are (CN.C.)you, are you com ing to the tree? They strung up a man they say who mur dered three. Strange things did hap pen here, no strang er would it be if we (A5)met at mid night in the hang ing tree. Are you, are you com ing to the tree? Where dead man called out (Am)for his love to flee. Strange things did (Asus)hap pen here, no strang er would it be if we (F)met at mid night in the hang ing tree. Are you, are you com ing to the tree? Where I told you to run so we’d both be free. (A5)Strange things did (F)hap pen here, no (A5)strang er would it (Asus)be if we (Am)met at (Asus2)mid night (A5)in the hang ing tree. Are (A7)you, are (Asus)you (Am)com ing to the (E5)tree? Wear a (Am)neck lace of (D5)hope (G5)side by side with (A5)me. (A7)Strange things did (F)hap pen here, no (A5)strang er would it (D)be if we (A5)met at (D5)mid night (E5)in the hang ing (A5)tree. Are you, are (D5)you (A5)com ing to the (E)tree? Where I (Am)told you to (Dm)run so (G)we’d both be (Am)free. Strange things did (F)hap pen here, no (Am)strang er would it (D)be if we (Am)met at (Dm)mid night (E5)in the hang ing (A5)tree. Are (Am)you, are (Dm)you (Am)com ing to the (E)tree? Where they (Am)strung up a (Dm)man they (G)say who mur dered (Am)three. Strange things did (F)hap pen here, no (Am)strang er would it (D)be if we (Am)met at (Dm)mid night (E5)in the hang ing (Am)tree. Are you, are (Dm)you (Am)com ing to the (E)tree? (Am)Dead man (Dm)called out (G)for his love to (Am)flee. Strange things did (F)hap pen here, no (Am)strang er would it (D)be if we (Am)met at (Dm)mid night (E5)in the hang ing (Am)tree. Ah. (Am)Ah. (Am)Ah. (G)Ah. Ah. (Am)Ah. Ah. (Am)Ah. Ah. (Am)Ah. Ah. (G)Ah.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: James Newton Howard

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How to Play "The Hanging Tree" 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.