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 "Time Flies". Key of A, 96 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.

Time Flies — Simple Sheet Music

"Time Flies" 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 A, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(E)Life turns be (A)gins (A)and (D)spir to its (C#m7)rise, and (F#m)they be (E)come (A)mem (C)’ries that (D)va por (G)ize and the (Bm)va por be (Bm)comes ter the (C#m)dreams we de (D)vise, and (D)while (A)we are (Bm7)dream ing, (E7sus)time (A)flies. (E)Night turns to (A)dawn (A)and (D)dreams to to (C#m7)sighs, and (F#m)sighs change (E)to (A)sweet (C)love that (D)nev er (G)dies and the (Bm)love be comes (Bm)laugh tumn and (C#m)lull ter a (D)bies, and (D)while (A)we are (Bm7)dream ing, (E7sus)time (A)flies. (A)flies. (G#m)While we are (E#)dream ing we (A#dim)meet and ex (D#7)change con ver (Bm)sa tions rou (Bm)tine ly and (Amaj7)noth (Bm)ing (Amaj7)seems (Dmaj7)strange. But (B)when we a (Bm7)wake there’s a (Amaj7)sense of un (Dmaj7)ease, that an (G#)oth er night’s (C#)gone just as (F#m7)quick as you (D)please. (Bm7)time (A)flies. (D)While (A)we are (Bm7)dream ing, (Bm)time (A)flies.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 96 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Michael Feinstein

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How to Play "Time Flies" 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.