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 "Washington Square". Key of E, 95 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.

Washington Square — Simple Sheet Music

"Washington Square" 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 E, 95 BPM.

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

Lyrics

I sold my pi a no. It could n’t come with me. I locked up my bed room and I walked out in to the air. When noth ing I need ed was left there be hind me, I walked out through the shad ows of Wash ing ton Square. I wan dered the high ways from Dub blan lin to Berke (Bm7)ley, and I heard the song birds way of Bal ley Por een. But I loved like a foun tain and it left me with noth ing, just mem ’ries of walk cit ing through Wash ing ton Square. Now I live in the shad ows where light blan is e lec (Bm7)tric and time is a num ber way that rests on a wall. And I no bod y knows me, my friends and my fam i ly are as far from this cit y as Wash ing ton Square. Now I live in the shad So cov er this warm I’m trav el ing home ward to Wash ing ton Square, Wash ing ton Square, Wash ing ton Square.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 95 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Counting Crows

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How to Play "Washington Square" 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.