Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

Close your eyes,

have no fear.

The mon ster’s gone.

He’s on the run, and your ting dad dy’s here.

ter.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

Be fore you go to sleep,

lit tle prayer.

The Ev ’ry day,

in ev ’ry way, it’s get ting bet and bet ter.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

Be fore you (Am)boy.

Out on the (Am(maj7))o cean,

sail ing a (A)way,

(F)I can hard ly wait

to see you come of (C)age.

(F)But I guess we’ll (C7)both just have to be (G7)pa tient.

’Cause it’s a (F)long

way to go,

a hard row to (C)hoe.

Yes, it’s a (F)long way to go,

but in the (G7)mean time,

be fore you (C6)cross the street,

take my hand.

Life is what hap pens to you while you’re bus y mak ing oth er plans.

(Dm7)Beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful, beau ti ful (C6)boy.

(Dm7)Dar ling, dar ling, dar ling, dar ling (C6)Sean.

Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" 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. "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" is in C.
What key is "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon played in?
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" 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 "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"?
"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Does "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" 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. "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.