Mary Had a Little Lambeasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
E D C D E E E
D D D
E G G
E D C D E E E
E D D E D C
Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. White keys only, all the way to the end.
About this piece
The words come from a poem by the American writer Sarah Josepha Hale, published in 1830; the melody was added later.
In 1877, Thomas Edison is said to have recited this verse as the very first recording on his new phonograph.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Mary Had” in the search box and pick the song.
- When a falling colored bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. If it feels hard, choose “Easy”.
You only need four keys: C, D, E and G. A perfect very first song.
A free song.
Questions
Can I play it without reading sheet music?
Yes. In Plush Keys, colored bars fall from the top. When a bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. You don't need to know note names or read music. When you're ready, you can switch to a staff view (Premium).
Is it free to play?
Yes. “Mary Had a Little Lamb” is a free song: download the app and play it right away.
Can I use a real piano or keyboard?
Yes. Play on the on-screen keyboard of your iPhone or iPad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard or digital piano and follow the colors on real keys.
No sheet music needed: follow the colors and play “Mary Had a Little Lamb”.
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