A Day In The Life

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I read the (Bm)news to day, oh (Em)boy,

a bout a (Em)luck y man who (Am)made the grade.

And though the news was rath er (Em)sad,

well, I just (F)had to laugh,

I saw the (F)pho to graph.

He blew his (Bm)mind out in a (Em)car;

he did n’t (Em)no tice that the (Am)lights had changed.

A crowd of peo ple stood and (Em)stared.

They’d seen his (F)face be fore; (Em)no bod y was real ly sure if (Em)he was from the House of Lords.

I saw a (Bm)film to day, oh (Em)boy;

the Eng lish (Em)ar my had just (Am)won the war.

A crowd of peo ple turned a (Em)way,

but I just (F)had to look, (Em)no bod y was real ly sure if (Em)he was from the House of Lords.

hav ing (Em)read the (C)book.

I’d love to (Bm)turn

(G)you

(Em)on.

Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb a cross my head.

Found my (E)way down stairs and (F#m)drank a cup, and (E)look ing up, I (F#m)no ticed I was late.

Found my (E)coat and grabbed my hat,

made the bus in sec onds (D5)flat.

Found my (E)way up stairs and (F#m)had a (B7)smoke.

And (E)some bod y spoke and I (F#m)went in to a dream.

(C)Ah

I read the (Bm)news to day, oh (Em)boy,

four thou sand (Em)holes in Black burn, (Am)Lan ca shire.

And though the holes were rath er (Em)small,

they had to (F)count them all; (Em)now they know how man y holes it (Em)takes to fill the Al bert (C)Hall.

I’d love to (Bm)turn

(G)you

(G)on.

A Day In The Life β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"A Day In The Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 82 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œA Day In The Life”

Where are the chord symbols for "A Day In The Life" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Day In The Life" is in G.
What key is "A Day In The Life" by The Beatles played in?
A Day In The Life is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Day In The Life"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Day In The Life" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Day In The Life"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Day In The Life"?
"A Day In The Life" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Day In The Life"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, B7, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, +6 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "A Day In The Life" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Day In The Life" is in the key of G at 82 BPM.
What chords are in "A Day In The Life"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.