The Ballad Of John And Yoko

· by The Beatles

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(E)Stand ing in the dock at South amp ton,

trying to get to Hol land or France.

Pe The (E7)man in the mac said, what’re “You’ve got to go back.” You know they did n’t e ven give us a chance.

Christ!

You know it ain’t eas y,

you know how hard it can be.

The way things are go ing,

they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.

(E)Fin ’lly made the plane in to Par is,

hon ey moon ing down by the Seine.

Pe ter (E7)Brown called to say, “You what’re can make it O K.

You can get mar ried in Gi bral tar, near Spain.” Christ!

You know it ain’t eas y,

you know how hard it can be.

The way things are go ing,

they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.

Drove from (E)Par is to the Am ster dam Hil ton,

talk ing in our beds for a week.

Pe The (E7)news peo ple said, “Say, what’re you do ing in bed?” I said, “We’re on ly trying to get us some peace.” Christ!

You know it ain’t eas y,

you know how hard it can be.

The way things are go ing,

they’re gon na cru ci fy (E)me.

Drove from

(A)Sav ing up your mon ey for a rain y day,

giv ing all your clothes to char i ty.

Last night the wife said, “Oh boy, when you’re dead, you (B7)don’t take noth ing with you but your soul.”

Think!

(E)Made a light ning trip to Vi en na,

eat ing choc’ late cake in a bag.

The (E7)news pa pers said, said, “She’s gone to his head; they look just like two gu rus in drag.” Christ!

You know it ain’t eas y,

you know how hard it can be.

The way things are go ing,

they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.

(E)Caught the ear ly plane back to Lon don,

fif ty a corns tied in a sack.

The (E7)men from the press said, “We wish you suc cess; it’s good to have the both of you back.” Christ!

You know it ain’t eas y,

you know how hard it can be.

The way things are go ing,

they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.

(E)me.

The way things are go ing,

they’re going to cru ci fy (E)me.

The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” 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 112 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 "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" 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 "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"?: 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 "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" use?: Just 5 chords: A, B7, E, E6, E7. 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.