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(D6)Close your eyes,
say a have no fear.
The mon ster’s gone.
He’s on the run, and get your dad dy’s here.
bet ter.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
Be fore you (D6)go to sleep,
say a lit tle prayer.
The Ev ’ry day,
in ev ’ry way, it’s get your bet ter and bet ter.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
Be fore you (Bm7)boy.
Out on the o cean,
sail ing a way,
I can hard ly wait
to see you come of age.
But I guess we’ll both just have to be pa tient.
’Cause it’s a (G)long
way to go,
a hard row to hoe.
Yes, it’s a (G)long way to go,
but in the mean time,
be fore you (D6)cross the street,
take my hand.
Life is what hap pens to you while you’re bus y mak ing oth er plans.
(Em7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (D6)boy.
(Em7)Dar ling, dar ling, dar ling, dar ling (D6)Sean.
Beautiful Boy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Beautiful Boy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.
This arrangement gives your left hand a real workout with that walking bass line — keep it smooth and even at 100 BPM, almost like a gentle stroll, since rushing the bass will undercut the peaceful feel instantly.
Your right hand needs to get comfortable shifting between some close chord shapes: Bm to Bm7 is just one finger lifting, but moving from D6 into A7 or jumping to that B major chord demands quick, confident repositioning, so isolate those transitions slowly before you string whole sections together.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, locking in the walking bass until it feels automatic, then layering the chords on top at around 70 BPM.
The trickiest stumbling point is usually where the harmony shifts between Bm7 and Em7 while the bass keeps walking — loop that two-bar passage until your hands stop competing with each other.
Pedal lightly here; too much sustain will blur the bass movement.
This is a fantastic song for building independence between hands, and once that walking bass clicks, you'll carry that skill into everything you play next.
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About “Beautiful Boy”
- Can I play "Beautiful Boy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beautiful Boy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon played in?
- Beautiful Boy 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 "Beautiful Boy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beautiful Boy" 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 "Beautiful Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Beautiful Boy"?
- "Beautiful Boy" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Beautiful Boy"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, B, Bm, Bm7, D6, D7, Em7, G.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Beautiful Boy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beautiful Boy" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Beautiful Boy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beautiful Boy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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