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Monk · Abide with Me easy piano by numbers

William Henry Monk, tune « Eventide » for the hymn Abide with Me (1861) · 51 s · 40 notes · public domain

Abide with Me is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 51 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Monk · Abide with Me piano notes: E E D C G A G G · F E E F G A G F · D E F♯ G E E D C …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

3E·3E·2D·1C·6G·7A·6G·6G·
4F·3E·3E·4F·6G·7A·6G·4F·
2D·3E·5F♯·6G·3E·3E·2D·1C·
6G·6G·4F·4F·3E·2D·2D·3E·
4F·3E·2D·1C·4F·3E·2D·1C·

How to play Monk · Abide with Me on the piano

One of the best-loved English hymns, sung at funerals and before the FA Cup final. The words were written by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847 and the tune, Eventide, by William Henry Monk in 1861. The original is in E-flat major; here it is moved to C major, on white keys with one passing sharp.

This easy version uses 7 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 40 notes, about 51 seconds at 76 BPM in 4/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).
  5. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5F♯F♯4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C

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Monk · Abide with Me in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

E E D C G A G G

F E E F G A G F

D E F♯ G E E D C

G G F F E D D E

F E D C F E D C

How to read piano letter notes

Questions

How do you play Monk · Abide with Me on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 3 2 1 6 7 6 6 (in letter notes: E E D C G A G G). The whole song lasts about 51 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Monk · Abide with Me?

7 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = F♯, 6 = G, 7 = A.

What are the first notes of Monk · Abide with Me?

In numbers: 3 3 2 1 6 7 6 6. In letter notes: E E D C G A G G.

Is Monk · Abide with Me free to play and share?

Yes. Monk · Abide with Me is in the public domain (William Henry Monk, tune « Eventide » for the hymn Abide with Me (1861)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–7 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 51 seconds at 76 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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