Is "Martha My Dear" 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 "Martha My Dear"?

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.

How many chords does "Martha My Dear" use?

Just 18 chords: A, Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.

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.

Super Simple Piano

Martha My Dear

· by The Beatles

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Lyrics

(Eb)Mar tha my dear, though I spend my (Gm)days in (Gm)con ver (C7)sa tion, (F)please

re mem ber (Bb)me.

(Ab)Mar tha my love,

(Ab)don’t for get me,

(Ab)Mar tha my dear.

(Dm7)Hold your head up, you (Gm9)sil ly girl,

(F6)look what you’ve done.

When you find your self in the (C7)thick of it, (Gm)help your self to a (C7)bit of what is (A)all a round you,

sil ly girl.

Take a (Dm7)good look a (G9)round you,

take a good look.

You’re (G9)bound to see

that (C11)you and me

were (Bbmaj7)meant to be for each oth er, sil ly girl.

(Eb)Mar tha my dear, you have al ways (Gm)been my (Gm)in spi (C7)ra tion, (F)please

be good to (Bb)me.

(Ab)Mar tha my love,

(Ab)don’t for get me,

(Ab)Mar tha my dear.

Martha My Dear by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Martha My Dear” 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 Ab at 190 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for navigating jazzy chord colors in a rock context — your left hand will settle into an octave bass pattern that anchors everything, but your right hand needs to stay nimble across shapes like Abmaj7, Gm7, and Bb7 that shift by small intervals. At 190 BPM it moves briskly, so start at half tempo and get the transitions between Gm9 and C7 smooth before you speed up — that's where most students stumble, because the voicing jumps catch you off guard. Practice hands separately through the verse first, then combine once your left hand's octave jumps feel automatic. Watch the move from Dm7 to G9 especially; keep your thumb relaxed and pivot rather than leaping. Use pedal sparingly — just enough to connect the bass octaves without muddying those extended chords. By the time this feels comfortable, you'll have real confidence reading and moving through major seventh and ninth chord shapes, which opens up a huge range of repertoire for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Martha My Dear" 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 "Martha My Dear"?: 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.
How many chords does "Martha My Dear" use?: Just 18 chords: A, Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
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.