Penny Lane

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Pen ny (C)Lane there is a (Am)bar ber show ing (Dm)pho to graphs of ev ’ry (C)head he’s had the (Am)pleas ure to a (Cm7)know.

And all the peo ple that come and go

stop and (G7)say hel lo.

On the (C)cor ner is a (Am)bank er with a (Dm)mo tor car; the lit tle (C)chil dren laugh at (Am)him be hind his (Cm7)back.

And And the bank er nev er wears a mac

in the (Gsus)pour ing rain,

(F)ver y strange!

Pen ny (Bb)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes,

(Bb)wet be neath the blue sub ur ban skies I sit.

And (G)mean while back in Pen ny (C)Lane there is a (Am)fire man with an (Dm)hour glass.

And in his (C)pock et is a (Am)por trait of the (Cm7)Queen.

He likes to keep his fire en gine clean;

it’s a (Gsus)clean ma chine!

Pen ny (Bb)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes;

full of fish and fin ger pies in sum mer.

(G)Mean while back be hind the (G)mean while back...

Pen ny (C)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes,

(C)there be neath the blue sub ur ban skies.

Pen ny Lane.

Penny Lane by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Penny Lane 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 C at 110 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Penny Lane" 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 "Penny Lane"?
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.