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(D)Words are flow ing out like end less rain in to a pa per cup, they (Em7)slith er while they pass, they slip a way a cross the u ni (A7)verse.
(D)Pools of sor row, waves of joy are (F#m)drift ing through my o pened mind, pos (Em7)sess ing and ca (Gm)ress ing me.
(D)Jai Gu ru
De
va.
(Em7)Om.
(A7)Noth ing’s gon na change my world,
(G)noth ing’s gon na change my world.
(A7)Noth ing’s gon na change my world,
(G)noth ing’s gon na change my world.
Im ag es of bro ken light which (F#m)dance be fore me like a mil lion eyes, they call me on and on a cross the u ni verse.
(D)Thoughts me an der like a rest less (F#m)wind in side a let ter box, they (Em7)tum ble blind ly as they make their (A)way a cross the (A7)u ni verse.
Sounds of laugh ter, shades of earth are
(F#m)ring ing through my o pened ears, in
(Em7)cit ing and in (Gm)vit ing me.
(D)Lim it less, un dy ing love, which (F#m)shines a round me like a mil lion (Em7)suns, and calls me on and on a cross the u ni (A7)verse.
(D)Jai Gu ru
De
va.
(Em7)Om.
(A7)Noth ing’s gon na change my world,
(G)noth ing’s gon na change my world.
(A7)Noth ing’s gon na change my world,
(G)noth ing’s gon na change my world.
Jai Gu ru
De
va.
Jai Gu ru
De
va.
Across The Universe — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Across The Universe" by The Beatles in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 66 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Across The Universe”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Across The Universe"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Across The Universe" by The Beatles played in?
- Across The Universe is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Across The Universe"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Across The Universe" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Across The Universe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Across The Universe"?
- "Across The Universe" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Across The Universe"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, D, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m, G, Gm.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Across The Universe" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 66 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.