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 "What I Am". Key of B, 144 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.

What I Am — Simple Sheet Music

"What I Am" 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 B, 144 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean. Phi los o phy is the talk on a (Bsus2)ce re al box. Re li gion is the (Asus2)smile on a dog. I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean. (Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter, be (Em)fore I get too deep. (Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what? What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what? (Bsus2)I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean. Phi los o phy is a walk on the (Bsus2)slip per y rock. Re li gion is a (Asus2)light in the fog. I’m not a ware of too man y things, I (Asus2)know what I know, if you (Bsus2)know what I mean. (Em)Choke me in the (D)shal low wa ter, be (Em)fore I get too deep. (Bsus2)Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep. Choke me in the (Dsus2)shal low wa ter be (Asus2)fore I get too deep. What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what you are? What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what? Don’t let me get too deep. Don’t let me get too (Asus2)deep. (Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what? (Bsus2)What I am is (Dsus2)what I am, are you (Asus2)what you are or what?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 144 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

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How to Play "What I Am" 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.