Can a complete beginner play "The Right Thing To Do"?

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 Right Thing To Do" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "The Right Thing To Do"?

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 Right Thing To Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

The Right Thing To Do — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Right Thing To Do" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

There’s (C)noth in’ you can do to turn me a way, (Dm9)noth in’ an y (F)one can (Am7)say. You’re (F#m7)with me now, and as (Em7)long as you stay, lov in’ you’s the right thing to do. (Dm7)Lov in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing. Oh, I (C)noth in’ you can do to turn me a way, (Dm9)noth in’ an y (F)one can (Am7)say. You’re (F#m7)with me now, and as (Em7)long as you stay, lov in’ you’s the right thing to do. (Dm7)Lov in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing. Oh, I in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing. Oh, and it (Dm7)used to be for a while that the (Am)riv er flowed right to my door, (Dm7)mak ing me just a lit tle too (Cmaj9)free. But now the (Am9)riv er does n’t seem to stop here (C7)an y more. You in’ you’s the (Fmaj7)right (Dm7)thing. Lov in’ you’s the right thing to (C)do, is the right thing to do. Noth ing you can ev er do would turn me a (C)way from you. I love you now, and I love you now. E ven though you’re ten thou sand miles a way, I’ll love you to mor row as I love you to day. I’m in (Fmaj9)love, babe; I’m in love with you, babe. The right thing to do, the right thing to do, the right thing to do. Let’s close now.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carly Simon

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How to Play "The Right Thing To Do" 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.