Honey Pie

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

She (G7)was a (Bb)work ing girl

(Bbm)north of Eng land (F)way.

Now she’s hit the (Bb)big time,

(Bbm)in the U.

S.

(F)A.

(G)And if she could on ly hear me, (C7)this is what I’d say:

(F)Hon ey Pie,

you are mak ing me (Db)cra zy,

I’m in love but I’m (G7)la zy,

so won’t you please come (F)home?

Oh, (F)Hon ey Pie,

my po si tion is (Db)trag ic,

come and show me the (G7)mag ic

of your Hol ly wood (F)song.

(F)You be came a (G7)leg end of the (F)sil ver screen,

and now the (Bb)thought of meet ing you (D7)makes me weak in the (Gm)knee.

(C7)T T T Tee!

Oh (F)Hon ey Pie,

you are driv ing me (Db)fran tic,

sail a cross the At (G7)lan tic

to be where you be (F)long.

Hon ey (Db)Pie, come (C7)back to (F)me.

(F)Will the wind that (G7)blew her boat a (F)cross the sea

and now the (Bb)kind ly send ing her (D7)sail ing weak back to (Gm)me?

(C7)T T T Tee!

Now (F)Hon ey Pie,

you are mak ing me (Db)cra zy,

I’m in love but I’m (G7)la zy,

so won’t you please come (F)home?

Hon ey (Db)Pie, come (C7)back to (F)me.

(F)me.

Honey Pie by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Honey Pie 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 "Honey Pie" 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 "Honey Pie"?
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.