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 Pages
Song List
- A Ram Sam Sam
- Ali Pasha
- Aloha 'Oe (Farewell to Thee)
- Alouette
- Arirang
- Arre, Mi Burrito
- Au clair de la lune
- Auld Lang Syne
- Aura Lee
- Bahay Kubo
- Banuwa
- Barbara Allen
- Bendemeer's Stream
- Black Is the Color (of My True Love's Hair)
- Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
- Delbare
- Did You Ever See a Lassie?
- Dona Nobis Pacem
- Down in the Valley
- Du, du liegst mir im Herzen
- Go Tell Aunt Rhody
- Good Morning
- Greensleeves
- Happy Birthday
- Hava Nagila
- Hiya Hiya
- Kaeru No Uta (The Frog Song)
- Kanzenzenze (The Ten Fingers)
- Kum Ba Yah (Come by Here)
- La Cucaracha
- Lightly Row
- Little Silver Moon (Silver Moon Boat)
- Loch Lomond
- Long, Long Ago
- Lost My Gold Ring
- Lullaby
- Mary Ann
- Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels)
- Morning Has Broken
- My Bonnie (Lies over the Ocean)
- Obwisana
- On Top of Old Smokey
- Patti's Thalattu (Grandma's Lullaby)
- Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
- Santa Lucia
- Santoki (Mountain Bunny)
- Scarborough Fair
- She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
- Shenandoah
- Simple Gifts
- Skip to My Lou
- Song of the Dragon
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Take Time in Life
- The Ash Grove
- The Boat Is Sunk
- The Bridge of Avignon
- The Old Brass Wagon
- The Song of the Volga Boatmen
- The Water Is Wide
- Waltzing Matilda
Our 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.
