Can a complete beginner play "The Prettiest Thing"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Prettiest Thing" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "The Prettiest Thing"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Prettiest Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

The Prettiest Thing — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Prettiest Thing" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

The pret ti est (Cmaj7)thing I ev like er did a (B)see pic ture was (C)light ning up on from the top one of a cloud, (G)mov ing through the dark a mil lion miles an hour, it’s with heav y some (F)where to (C)be. So why does it (Cmaj7)seem I ev like er did a (B)see pic ture that’s (C)hang ing up on from the some one el se’s wall? (G)Late ly, I just have n’t been my self at all; it’s with heav y some (F)where to (C)be. So why does it (F)on my (C)mind. And I’m (Am)dream (Bb)ing a gain, like I’ve (Bb)al ways (F)been. And (Am)’way (Bb)down low, I still know that the pret ti est (Cmaj7)thing I ev er did (B)see was (F)dust y as the han dle on the door, (G)rust y as a nail stuck in the old pine floor. It looks like (F)home to (C)me. Now I’m (Am)dream (Bb)ing a gain, like I’ve (Bb)al ways (F)been. And ’way (Bb)down low, I’m think ing of the pret ti est (Cmaj9)thing. (Cmaj9)(Dream...) (Cmaj9)thing. (Cmaj9)(Dream...)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: C
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Norah Jones

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How to Play "The Prettiest Thing" 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.