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 "Trouble". Key of Bb, 120 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.

Trouble — Simple Sheet Music

"Trouble" 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, 120 BPM.

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

Lyrics

Trou ble, oh, (C)trou ble, set me free. I have (Bb)seen your face now and it’s (Bb)too much, in too much for me. Trou ble, oh, (C)trou ble, can’t you be see you’re eat ing my (Bb)heart a way wreck? and Now there’s and you (Bb)noth ing much my left of me? I’ve (F)drunk your (C)wine, and you have made (F)your work (C)mine, so won’t you be (Gm)fair, so won’t you be (Bb)fair? (D)I don’t want no (F)more of (C)you, so won’t you be (F)kind to (C)me? Just let me go (Gm)where, I have to go (Bb)there. Trou ble, oh, (C)trou ble, move a way. I have (Bb)seen your face now and it’s (Bb)too much in for me to day. Trou ble, oh, (C)trou ble, can’t you be see you’re you ing have (Bb)made me a fight and Now won’t and I (Bb)leave me in my mis er y. I’ve (F)seen your (C)eyes and I can see (F)death’s dis (C)guise so hang in’ on (Gm)me, so hang in’ on (Bb)me. (D)I’m don’t want no (F)beat, I’m (C)torn, so shat tered and (F)tossed and (C)worn, too shock ing to (Gm)see, too shock ing to (Bb)see. (Gm)have n’t got a lot of (Bb)time.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Cat Stevens

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How to Play "Trouble" 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.