About “What I Am”

Can I play "What I Am" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What I Am" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians played in?

What I Am is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "What I Am"?

The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "What I Am" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "What I Am"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "What I Am"?

"What I Am" was originally performed by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "What I Am"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Asus2, Bsus2, D, Dsus2, Em.

Can a complete beginner play "What I Am"?

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. "What I Am" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "What I Am"?

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