She's Leaving Home

by The Beatles

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(E)Wednes day (Bm)morn ing at (F#m7)five o’ (F#m7)clock, as the (C#m7)day be gins.

(B11)Si lent ly clos ing her (B9)bed ly ing room door,

(B11)leav ing the note that she (B9)hoped would say more, she goes (E)down down and (Bm)stairs to the (F#m7)kitch en clutch ing her (C#m)hand ker chief.

(B11)Qui et ly turn ing the (B9)back door key, made,

(B11)step ping out side, she is free.

tor trade.

(E)She

We gave her most of our lives.

is leav ing Sac ri ficed most of our lives.

home.

We gave her ev ’ry thing mon ey could (C#m)She’s buy.

leav ing home af ter (F#7)liv ing a lone (Bye for so (C#m)man bye.) y years.

(E)Fa ther (Bm)snores as his (F#m7)wife gets (F#m7)in to her (C#m7)dress ing gown.

(B11)Picks up the let ter that’s (B9)bed ly ing there, door,

(B11)stand ing a lone at the (B9)top of the stairs, she breaks (E)Fri down day (Bm)cries to her (F#m7)hus band, “Dad dy, our (C#m)ba by’s gone.”

(B11)Why would she treat us so (B9)thought less ly?

made,

(B11)How could she do this to me?

tor trade.

(E)She

We nev er thought of our selves.

is leav ing Nev er a thought for our selves.

home.

We’ve strug gled hard all our lives to get (C#m)She’s by.

leav ing home af ter (F#7)liv ing a lone (Bye for so (C#m)man bye.) y years.

(C#m)Some buy.

thing in side that was (F#7)al ways de nied (Bye for so (C#m7)man bye.) y years.

She’s

leav ing home.

(Bye

(A)bye.)

She's Leaving Home by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She's Leaving Home” 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 E at 145 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "She's Leaving Home" 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 "She's Leaving Home"?
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.