To play the note E, pick the open 2nd string.
Play this song twice. Sing the names of the notes out loud (C, D, and E) the first time you go through it, and then count the beats 1 2 3 4 the second time through.
This is a whole note. It lasts for four beats. There is one whole note in one measure of * time.
Once again, there are two ways to practice this song. The first time you go through it, sing the words written under the notes (called the lyrics) as you play the notes, and the second time, count the beats 1 2 3 4 as you play. The letters above the music are chord symbols. Just notice them for now. You will learn about chords in a later lesson.