A Day In The Life

· by The Beatles

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Lyrics

I read the (Bm7)news to day, oh (Em)boy,

a bout a luck y man who (Am)made the grade.

And though the news was rath er (Em)sad,

well, I just had to laugh.

I saw the pho to graph.

He blew his (Bm7)mind out in a (Em)car;

he did n’t no tice that the (Am)lights had changed.

A crowd of peo ple stood and (Em)stared.

They’d seen his face be fore; (Em)no bod y was real ly sure if (Em)he was from the House of (C)Lords.

I saw a (Bm7)film to day, oh (Em)boy;

the En glish ar my just had (Am)won the war.

A crowd of peo ple turned a (Em)way,

but I just had to look, (Em)no bod y was real ly sure if (Em)he was from the House of (C)Lords.

hav ing (Em)read the (C)book.

I’d (Bm)love to turn

(G)you

(Em)on.

Woke up, fell out of bed,

dragged a comb a cross my (D5)head.

Found my (E)way down stairs and (B7)drank a cup, and (E)look ing up, I (B7)no ticed I was late.

Found my (E)coat and grabbed my hat

made the bus in sec onds (D5)flat.

Found my (E)way up stairs and (B7)had a smoke.

And (E)some bod y spoke and I (B7)went in to a dream.

(C)Ah.

(C)Ah.

(Em)now they know how man y holes it (Em)takes to fill the Al bert Hall.

I’d love to (Bm)turn

(G)you

(Em)on.

A Day In The Life by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Day In The Life” by The Beatles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Day In The Life" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Day In The Life"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.