Can a complete beginner play "True Companion"?

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. "True Companion" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "True Companion"?

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

True Companion — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "True Companion" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else. (D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self. Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel, and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool. Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain, I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea. There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl, could keep you (E)safe from (A)me, My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out, out a cross this (D9)can yon. I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion, true com (A)pan ion, (E)true com pan (A)ion. (D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else. (D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self. Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel, and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool. Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain, I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea. There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl, could keep you (E)safe from (A)me, My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out, out a cross this (D9)can yon. I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion, true com (A)pan ion, (E)true com pan (A)ion. (E)True com (A)pan ion. (E)true com pan (A)ion.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Marc Cohn

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How to Play "True Companion" 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.