I Am The Walrus

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

(G)I am he as (G)you are he as (Bb)you are me and (C)we are (D)all to geth er.

(Bb)See how they run, like pigs from a gun, see how they fly.

I’m (G)cry ing.

(G)Sit ting on a corn flake,

(Ebmaj7)wait ing for the (F)van to come.

(G)er.

(Eb)Cor por a tion tee shirt, stu pid blood y Tues day man, you been a naught y boy, you let your face grow long.

I am the (Bb)egg man, (Ooh.) they are the (C)egg man, (Ooh.) I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob.

(G)Mis ter cit y (G)p’lice man sit ting (Bb)pret ty lit tle (C)p’lice men (D)in a row.

(Bb)See how they fly, like Lu cy in the sky, see how they run.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (Csus)cry

ing.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (D)cry

(C)ing.

(G)Yel low mat ter cus tard,

(Ebmaj7)drip ping from a (F)dead dog’s eye.

(G)er.

(Eb)Crab a lock er fish wife, por no graph ic priest ess, boy, you been a naugh ty girl, you let your knick ers down.

I am the (Bb)egg man, (Ooh.) they are the (C)egg man, (Ooh.) I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob.

(G)Mis ter cit y (G)p’lice man sit ting (Bb)pret ty lit tle (C)p’lice men (D)in a row.

(Bb)See how they fly, like Lu cy in the sky, see how they run.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (Csus)cry

ing.

I’m (G)cry ing.

I’m (D)cry

(C)ing.

(A)Sit ting in an (G)En glish gar den wait ing (Eb)for the sun.

If the sun don’t come, you get a tan from stand ing in the En glish rain.

I am the (Bb)egg man.

They are the (C)egg man.

I am the (D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(D)wal rus.

Goo goo g’ joob, g’ goo goo g’ joob.

(Bb)Goo goo g’ goo g’ goo goo g’ joob (Asus)joob.

I Am The Walrus by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Am The Walrus 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 90 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 "I Am The Walrus" 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 "I Am The Walrus"?
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.