A book of 60 simplified folk song lead sheets and chord charts from around the world, perfect for beginning musicians and people new to lead-sheet playing. Each song includes historical information so you can explore the cultures, stories, and backgrounds of every piece.

Translations are included as needed. Songs only use a few basic chords, allowing you to quickly learn and play your favorite tunes.

Everything is written in the easiest keys of C, F, and G Major and their minor keys. Keyboard charts visually demonstrate how chords are constructed.

The handy back cover defines the most commonly used chord symbols. The introduction gives you helpful tips for lead-sheet playing if this is your first time trying it!Our warm-up patterns help you get comfortable with chord playing before diving in.

Suggested accompaniment patterns keep your playing fresh and interesting. Chords and melodies are printed in large type for easy reading.

Fingering is included to help you play melodies with ease. A star-rating system helps you determine the difficulty of chords in each song.

A list of the top 10 “easiest lead sheets” gets you started quickly. 159 PagesSong ListA Ram Sam SamAli PashaAloha ‘Oe (Farewell to Thee)AlouetteArirangArre, Mi BurritoAu clair de la luneAuld Lang SyneAura LeeBahay KuboBanuwaBarbara AllenBendemeer’s StreamBlack Is the Color (of My True Love’s Hair)Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)DelbareDid You Ever See a Lassie?Dona Nobis PacemDown in the ValleyDu, du liegst mir im HerzenGo Tell Aunt RhodyGood MorningGreensleevesHappy BirthdayHava NagilaHiya HiyaKaeru No Uta (The Frog Song)Kanzenzenze (The Ten Fingers)Kum Ba Yah (Come by Here)La CucarachaLightly RowLittle Silver Moon (Silver Moon Boat)Loch LomondLong, Long AgoLost My Gold RingLullabyMary AnnMolly Malone (Cockles and Mussels)Morning Has BrokenMy Bonnie (Lies over the Ocean)ObwisanaOn Top of Old SmokeyPatti’s Thalattu (Grandma’s Lullaby)Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)Santa LuciaSantoki (Mountain Bunny)Scarborough FairShe’ll Be Coming ‘Round the MountainShenandoahSimple GiftsSkip to My LouSong of the DragonSwing Low, Sweet ChariotTake Time in LifeThe Ash GroveThe Boat Is SunkThe Bridge of AvignonThe Old Brass WagonThe Song of the Volga BoatmenThe Water Is WideWaltzing MatildaOur Leveling SystemLevel 1: If you are a beginner at the piano or new to lead sheets and chord charts, start here.

You’ll find lead sheets with simplified chords, easy keys, finger numbers, and helpful charts explaining what you need to know about chords and chord symbols. Level 2: If you have some music experience but want access to basic lead sheets and chord charts with the song’s original key and chords, Level 2 is the book for you!Level 3: If you have quite a bit of playing experience and are looking for more creative reharmonizations of your favorite tunes, check out Level 3.

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