Mean Mr. Mustard

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

(D)Mean Mis ter Mus tard sleeps in the park, shaves in the dark, try na save pa per.

(A7)Sleeps Takes him in out a to hole look in at the the road,

(C7)sav ing up to buy ev some clothes.

(A7)Keeps a ten bob note up his nose,

such a (Bb7)mean old man,

such a (D)mean old man.

(D)His sis ter Pam tard works in a shop.

She nev er stops; she’s a go get ter.

(A7)Sleeps Takes him in out a to hole look in at the the Queen,

(C7)on ly place that he’s ev er been.

(A7)Al ways shouts out some thing ob nose,

such a (Bb7)mean old man,

such a (D)mean old man.

(A7)scene.

Such a (D)dirt y old (Bb7)man,

(D)dirt y old man,

such a (D)dirt y old (Bb7)man.

Mean Mr. Mustard by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mean Mr. Mustard” 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 D at 92 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 "Mean Mr. Mustard" 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 "Mean Mr. Mustard"?
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.