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 Makings Of You". Key of Bb, 81 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 Makings Of You — Simple Sheet Music

"The Makings Of You" 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 Bb, 81 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Am7)Add a (Dm7)lit tle (Gm7)sug ar, (Bbmaj7)hon ey (Am7)suck le lamb, a (Am7)great big ex pres sion of (Dm7)hap pi ness. (Cm7)Boy, you could n’t (Bbmaj7)miss (Am7)with a doz en (Gm7)ros es. Such would as tound (Gm7)you, the (Am7)joy of chil dren laugh ing a round you. (Cm7)These are the mak ings of (Gm7)you, it is true, the mak ings of (Am7)you. The (Am7)right eous (Dm7)way to (Gm7)go, (Bbmaj7)lit tle one would know. or be (Am7)lieve if I told them so You’re (Cm7)sec ond to (Bbmaj7)none. The (Am7)love of all man (Gm7)kind should re flect (Am7)some (Gm7)sign of these (Am7)words I’ve tried to re cite. They are (Cm7)close, but not quite. Al most im pos si ble to do, re cit ing the mak ings of (Dm7)you. The (Am7)right eous (Dm7)way to ings of (Dm7)you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 81 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Curtis Mayfield

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How to Play "The Makings Of You" 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.