How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
Featured in the film “Saturday Night Fever”, the 1977 international hit “How Deep Is Your Love” from the British band the Bee Gees. A fun challenge to play, this one needed shifting up to play...
View ArticleThriller – Michael Jackson
Appropriately timed for Halloween, “Thriller” is one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic songs with that famous dance everyone loves to imitate! The song is very long and has many different cuts and...
View ArticleMoney, Money, Money – ABBA
Another ABBA classic – what instrument would you play if you had a little money?! Whether you know the original or the version from the hit musical film and stage show Mamma Mia, I hope you enjoy the...
View ArticleLife on Mars – David Bowie
“Life on Mars” has become a cult classic with references to it in film and other media, including a TV series sharing the name and using David Bowie’s famous song as the intro tune. A tricky tune to...
View ArticleSkinny Love – Birdy
The letter notes below for “Skinny Love” are great fun to play 🙂 The song was originally performed by Bon Iver and famously covered by Birdy on her debut album. A great practice piece, whatever...
View ArticleHello – Adele
Released in 2015, “Hello” by Adele has since become one of the top-selling tracks of all time . It translates well into letter notes, however with it’s broad note range, it may be more suitable for...
View ArticleCopycat – Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish has been writing and performing her own songs since 11, and became famous after releasing her debut album on Soundcloud. Her single, Copycat, was released in 2017 and is one of her most...
View ArticleDespacito – Luis Fonsi ft. Justin Bieber
Here are the letter notes to Despacito, as much as I could work out anyway! It’s so much more challenging to work out when the song is in another language, so I’ve got the Spanish chorus and Justin...
View ArticleWolves – Selena Gomez / Marshmello
Released in 2017, “Wolves” shot to the top of the charts around the world. A fun tune to play and great for beginners, enjoy the letter notes below whatever instrument you are practising 🙂 F# A...
View Article7 Years – Lukas Graham
The track “7 Years” appeared from nowhere in 2015 and thanks to the catchy melodies and emotive lyrics, caught the attention of the world and topped the charts globally. The letter notes below were...
View ArticleI Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
A wonderful song that everyone will have heard, “I Can See Clearly Now” initially became popular after it’s release in 1972 in the UK and US and has been covered many times since. It was used as part...
View ArticleBeat it – Michael Jackson
Another Michael Jackson hit, this one with a powerful message which is as relevant today as it was in 1982 when “Beat It” was released. A fun one to play – happy practice! Bb Bb Bb They told...
View ArticleMarry You – Bruno Mars
A lovely song from Bruno Mars, one you should have heard at some point! “Marry You” has been on the radio, in the shops, in adverts – you’ll recognise it when you start playing! Happy practice 🙂 C...
View ArticleABC – The Jackson 5
This catchy tune by the Jackson 5 features a very young Michael Jackson singing the well-loved track, ‘ABC’ is really fun to play – the chorus part mainly =D Enjoy! G B ^D ^D B...
View ArticleRunning Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Kate Bush is one of my favourites, especially her older stuff! “Running Up That Hill” is one of her most popular and has been covered by Within Temptation and Placebo. I’ve always loved this song and...
View ArticleJolene – Dolly Parton
The letter notes below are for “Jolene” which was released in 1973. It was both written and performed by American country singer Dolly Parton, Rolling Stone named it one of the “500 Greatest Songs of...
View ArticlePhotograph – Ed Sheeran
The letter notes below are for “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran – a great one for beginners to practice the sharps and flats! It has a nice slow rhythm and a nice melody, I hope it’s one you enjoy 🙂 G#-G#...
View ArticleChandelier – Sia
I came across this song by accident, being covered by a very talented band named Puddles Pity Party / PostModern Jukebox then realised it was a cover of a song by Sia. The video is quite something!...
View ArticleYou Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
The song “You Raise Me Up” has an interesting backstory – it was originally released by British band Secret Garden in 2002, and didn’t make an impact at all. A year later in 2003, Josh Groban covered...
View ArticleYou Are My Sunshine – Johnny Cash
A country track first recorded in 1939 which Johnny Cash then later covered in 1969 and it’s now the version most people think of. It has also been covered by other big names such as Bing Crosby, Doris...
View ArticleAngels – Robbie Williams
First released by Robbie Williams in 1997, “Angels” has since become a global hit and covered by many artists including Jessica Simpson, Beverley Knight, Yuridia, David Archuleta and All Angels, as...
View ArticleHow to Save a Life – The Fray
Released in 2011, “How to Save a Life” has become one of the top downloaded tracks of all time and is the The Fray’s most well-known track. It starts quite low and reaches up quite high, a good...
View ArticleThe Chain – Fleetwood Mac
One of the most iconic tunes by the rock band Fleetwood Mac, “The Chain” has been a popular song since it was released in 1977 and features throughout film, tv and other media. It was a tricky one to...
View ArticlePenny Lane – The Beatles
Penny Lane is a lovely classic Beatles tune, which makes a great practice piece with it’s simple repetitive melodies. I hope you enjoy playing the letter notes below, whatever instrument you’re...
View ArticleRiptide – Vance Joy
“Riptide” is an upbeat and catchy pop track which was released in 2013 and has been covered by Taylor Swift and Grace VanderWaal. It’s a fun one to play, however playing at the right speed was a bit of...
View ArticleGirls Like You – Maroon 5
I’ve worked out the letter notes to “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 – the notes span quite a range however all the melodies are quite easy to play so I should be a good one for beginners 🙂 I didn’t manage...
View ArticleI’m Still Standing – Elton John
Elton John’s upbeat 1985 pop classic “I’m Still Standing” was a massive hit and is really fun to play. I hope you enjoy playing along with the letter notes 🙂 A B B-B B B...
View ArticleDon’t Speak – No Doubt
“Don’t Speak” was the single the brought No Doubt to fame when it was released in 1996. It was sung by Gwen Stefani went to the top of the charts around the world. A lovely low tune to play, I hope you...
View ArticleSober – Demi Lovato
“Sober” was released by Demi Lovato in 2018, and whilst a sad song, is a lovely one to practice on your instrument. Enjoy the letter notes below 🙂 C# D# D# D#-D#-C# I got no excuses C# C# C#...
View ArticleAlways On My Mind – Elvis Presley
The song “Always On My Mind” was first sung y B.J. Thomas in 1969. It has been covered by many popular artists since including Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Pet Shop Boys, John Wesley Ryles, Susan Boyle...
View ArticleTitanium – David Guetta ft. Sia
“Titanium” is an electronic dance song released in 2011 by French DJ David Guetta, featuring vocals from Australian musician Sia. A fun track to play along to, I hope you enjoy the letter notes 🙂 C...
View ArticleJust The Way You Are – Billy Joel
The 1977 track “Just The Way You Are” was the song which propelled Billy Joel to fame prior to “Uptown Girl”. A well-known tune which is perfect for beginners, enjoy 🙂 ^C ^E ^C – A E...
View ArticleRehab – Amy Winehouse
Released in 2006, “Rehab” is a song written and performed by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, taken from her second and final studio album Back to Black. G G A ^C A...
View ArticleSomewhere Only We Know – Keane
“Somewhere Only We Know” is a song by English alternative rock band Keane. It was the first single released from their debut album “Hopes and Fears” and became one of the biggest hits of 2004. In 2013,...
View ArticleTiny Dancer – Elton John
The 1971 song “Tiny Dancer” is a performed by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It has been covered by many artists including Florence + the Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Adam Levine, Tim...
View ArticleHalo – Beyonce
Released in 2009 by Beyonce, “Halo” is a modern power ballad with elements of gospel and soul music, which shot to the top of the charts around the world. A lovely melody to practice with, with a bunch...
View ArticleLike To Be You – Shawn Mendes / Julia Michaels
“Like To Be You” was released in 2018 and was both written and performed by Shawn Mendes and Julia Michaels. A fun and easy tune for beginners to practice, enjoy the letter notes 🙂 ^D ^C# B...
View ArticleFields Of Gold – Sting
“Fields of Gold” was first released by Sting 1993 and has since been covered by many artists including Cliff Richard, Ellie Goulding, Katie Melua and Eva Cassidy. A really easy and mellow tune to play...
View ArticleShout – Tears for Fears
“Shout” was released in 1984 by British band Tears for Fears and became an iconic song of the 80’s. There have been some great covers of it over the years too, my favourite is the one by Disturbed 🙂...
View ArticleLovely – Billie Eilish ft. Khalid
Released in April 2018, “Lovely” was a collaboration between Billie Eilish and the American sing Khalid. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the TV series “131 Reasons Why”. A slow and easy tune...
View ArticleSing – Gary Barlow
“Sing” was released in 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. It is the product of many great musicians, having been written by Take That member Gary...
View ArticleBoys Like You – Anna Clendening
Anna Clendening is a singer who rose to fame after appearing in 2014’s America’s Got Talent, performing Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Anna’s 2017 single, “Boys Like You” is a romantic ballad with lots of...
View ArticleLove Story – Taylor Swift
“Love Story” is a song released in 2008 by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It’s a nice and easy one to play, so it’s perfect for beginners. I hope you enjoy practising with the letter notes...
View ArticleBaby – Justin Bieber
“Baby” is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. It was released in 2010 as the lead single from his debut album, My World 2.0, and went to the top of the charts in loads of countries. I...
View ArticleI Kissed a Girl – Katy Perry
Released in 2008, “I Kissed a Girl” is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her second studio album, “One of the Boys” which topped the charts around the world. A nice and easy one to...
View ArticleNever Be the Same – Camila Cabello
“Never Be the Same” was released by Camila Cabello at the end of 2017 as a follow-up to her successful debut single, “Havana”. It’s a fun and relatively easy tune to play, this one is all about getting...
View ArticleLovefool – The Cardigans
“Lovefool” was released by The Cardigans in 1996 and topped the European charts. It became popular in America after featuring in the 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet” (with Leonardo DiCaprio Claire Danes),...
View ArticleMy Kind Of Perfect – David Archuleta
“My Kind Of Perfect” was released in 2010 by David Archuleta. It’s a fun and simple tune to play, enjoy practising with the letter notes below 🙂 A A A – A A-B F# I was thinking about...
View ArticleIt’s All Coming Back To Me Now – Celine Dion
“It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” is a power ballad written by Jim Steinman and performed by Celine Dion in 1996. According to the writer, the song was inspired by Wuthering Heights. A powerful and...
View ArticleClint Eastwood – Gorillaz
“Clint Eastwood” was the first single released by British band Gorillaz in 2001 and became a global success. The verses of the song are in a rap-style which I was unable to work out notes for, but I...
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