Ferry 'Cross The Mersey

by Gerry And The Pacemakers

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Lyrics

(D)Life

goes on (Am7)day af ter (D)day.

(D)Hearts

torn in (Am7)ev sec ’ry (D)way.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, ’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love

and here I’ll (D)stay.

(D)Peo

ple they (Am7)rush ev ’ry (D)where.

(D)Each

with their (Am7)own sec ret (D)care.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, and this (Em)al

ways take me (A7)there:

the place I (D)love.

(Em)Peo ple a (A7)round ev ’ry (D)cor ner,

they seem to (A7)smile and (D)say,

“We don’t (A7)care what your (F#m)name is boy,

(Em)we’ll nev er turn you a (A7)way.”

(D)So

I’ll con (Am7)tin ue to (D)say,

(D)here

I (Am7)al ways will (D)stay.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry

’cross the (F#m)Mer sey,

’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love,

and here I’ll (D)stay,

and (Am7)here I’ll (D)stay,

(Am7)here I’ll (D)stay.

Ferry 'Cross The Mersey by Gerry And The Pacemakers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey” by Gerry And The Pacemakers 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 D at 100 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 "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" 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 "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
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.