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 This World Needs". Key of A, 138 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 This World Needs — Simple Sheet Music

"What This World Needs" 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 A, 138 BPM.

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

Lyrics

What this world needs is not an oth er (Fmaj7)one hit won der with (G)an axe to grind, an oth er (Am)two bit pol i ti (C6)cian ped dl ing lies, an oth er (Dsus2)three ring cir cus so (F)ci e ty. What this world needs is not an oth er (Fmaj7)sign wav ing su per saint (G)that’s bet ter than you, an oth er (Am)ear pleas ing can dy man (C6)a fraid of the truth, an oth er (Dsus2)proph et in an Ar man i suit. (CN.C.)What this world needs is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead, a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need, a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead, a Fa ther who will love. That’s what this world needs. What this world needs is (Am)for us to care more a bout the (Fmaj7)in side than the (G)out side. Have we be come so blind that we can’t (C6)see God’s got ta change her (Dsus2)heart be fore He chang es her (F)shirt? What this world needs is for us to stop (Fmaj7)hid ing be hind our (G)rel e vance, blend ing in so well that peo ple can’t see the (C6)dif fer ence, and it’s the (Dsus2)dif fer ence that sets the world (F)free. What this world needs That’s what this world needs. What this world needs is a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead, a (D5)Fa ther who will love them (Am)in their time of need, a (D5)Sav ior who will res cue, a (Am)Spir it who will lead, a Fa ther who will love. That’s what this world needs. Je sus is our Sav ior, that’s what this world (Fmaj7)needs. A Fa ther’s arms a round you, that’s what this world (Am)needs. (G)That’s what this world (Am)needs.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Christian/Gospel
Key: A
Tempo: 138 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Casting Crowns

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How to Play "What This World Needs" 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.