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's New?". Key of C, 80 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's New? — Simple Sheet Music

"What's New?" 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 C, 80 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(G7#5)What’s new? How is the world treat (Eb)ing you? You have n’t (G)changed (G7)a (Cm)bit; love ly as (G)ev (G7)er, (C)I must ad mit. (G7#5)What’s new? How did that ro mance (Eb)come through? We have n’t (G)met (G7)since (Cm)then, gee, but it’s (G)nice (G7)to (C)see you a gain. (C7#5)What’s new? Prob a bly I’m bor (Ab)ing you, but see ing (C)you (C7)is (Fm)grand, and you were (C)sweet (C7)to (Fm)of fer your hand. (G7)I un der stand, a (C6)dieu! Par don my ask ing (Eb)what’s new. Of course you (G)could (G7)n’t (Cm)know, I have n’t (G)changed, (G7)I (C)still love you so. (G7#5)What’s new? How is the world treat (Eb)ing you? You have n’t (G)changed (G7)a (Cm)bit; love ly as (G)ev (G7)er, (C)I must ad mit. (G7#5)What’s new? How did that ro mance (Eb)come through? We have n’t (G)met (G7)since (Cm)then, gee, but it’s (G)nice (G7)to (C)see you a gain. (C7#5)What’s new? Prob a bly I’m bor (Ab)ing you, but see ing (C)you (C7)is (Fm)grand, and you were (C)sweet (C7)to (Fm)of fer your hand. (G7)I un der stand, a (C6)dieu! Par don my ask ing (Eb)what’s new. Of course you (G)could (G7)n’t (Cm)know, I have n’t (G)changed, (G7)I (C)still love you so. (G7#5)What’s new? (C)still love you so.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: C
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Bob Crosby and His Orchestra

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How to Play "What's New?" 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.