Day Tripper

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Got a good rea son

for tak ing the eas y way out;

(Bb)got a good rea son

for (F)tak ing the eas y way out, now; she was a (G7)Day

Trip per,

one way tick et, yeah!

It took me (Bb)so

(A7)long to find (D)out, and I found (C)out!

She’s a big teas er,

for she took me half the way there;

(Bb)she’s a big teas er,

for (F)she took me half the way there, now; she was a (G7)Day

Trip per,

one way tick et, yeah!

It took me (Bb)so

(A7)long to find (D)out, and I found (C)out!

Ah.

Day Tripper by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Day Tripper”

What key is "Day Tripper" in?
"Day Tripper" by The Beatles is in the key of F with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Day Tripper" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Day Tripper" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Day Tripper" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.