Day Tripper

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(E7)Got a good rea son

for tak ing the eas y way out,

(A7)Got a good rea son

for (E7)tak ing the eas y way out, now.

She was a (F#)Day

Trip per,

one way tick et, yeah.

It took me so

long to find out,

and I found (B)out.

(E7)She’s a big teas er,

for she took me half the way there.

(A7)She’s a big teas er,

for (E7)she took me half the way there, now.

She was a (F#)Day

Trip per,

one way tick et, yeah.

It took me so

long to find out,

and I found (B)out.

(B)out.

(B7)Ah

(B)out.

Day Trip per,

Day Trip per, yeah.

Day Trip per,

Day Trip per, yeah.

Day Tripper by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 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 E with a tempo of 130 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.
What chords are used in "Day Tripper"?
This arrangement of "Day Tripper" uses 12 chords: A, A7, B, B6, B7, C, C#, E, +4 more.
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 "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME", "A DAY IN THE LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.