Penny Lane

· by The Beatles

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Penny Lane

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Lyrics

Pen ny (G)Lane: There is a (Em)bar ber show ing (Am)pho to graphs of ev ’ry (G)head he’s had the (Em)plea sure to know,

and all the (E)peo ple that come and (Ebmaj7)go

stop and (D7sus)say hel lo.

On the (G)cor ner is a (Em)bank er with a (Am7)mo tor car; the lit tle (G)chil dren laugh at (Em)him be hind his (Gm)back.

He And the (E)bank er nev er wears a (Ebmaj7)“mac”

in the (D7sus)pour ing rain,

(C)ver y strange!

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

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

And (D)mean while, back in Pen ny (G)Lane there is a (Em)fire man with an (Am7)hour tom glass, and in his (G)pock et is a (Em)por trait of the (Gm)Queen.

And likes to (E)keep his fire er en gine (Ebmaj7)clean;

it’s a (D7sus)clean ma chine!

(C)ver y strange!

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

(F)there be full of (F)fish and fin ger (Bb)pies in sum mer.

(D)mean while, back in Pen ny (D)Mean while, back be hind the (G)shel ter in the (Em)mid dle of the (Am7)round a bout, the pret ty (G)nurse is sell ing (Em)pop pies from a (Gm)tray,

and though she (E)feels as if she’s in a (Ebmaj7)play,

she is (D7sus)an y way.

Pen ny (D)mean while back...

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

(G)there be neath the (G)blue sub ur ban (C)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 G at 112 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 "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.
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.