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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Day Tripper" by The Beatles in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 130 BPM.

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

About β€œDay Tripper”

Can I learn "Day Tripper" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Day Tripper" with hands-separate practice in E at 130 BPM.
What key is "Day Tripper" by The Beatles played in?
Day Tripper is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Day Tripper"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Day Tripper" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Day Tripper"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Day Tripper"?
"Day Tripper" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Day Tripper"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, B, B6, B7, C, C#, E, +4 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Day Tripper"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Day Tripper" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Day Tripper"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Day Tripper" is in the key of E at 130 BPM.