Dear Prudence

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Dear Pru dence,

o pen up out your (D)eyes.

Dear Pru dence,

greet the brand new day.

The (D)sun is up, the (D)sky is blue, it’s (Gmaj7)beau ti ful and (Gm(maj7))so are you.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)come out to play?

Dear Pru dence,

let me see out you (D)smile.

Dear Pru dence,

see the sun ny skies.

The (D)wind is low, the (D)birds will sing that (Gmaj7)you are part of (Gm(maj7))ev ’ry thing.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)o pen your eyes?

Dear

Look a (D)round, round, round, (G)round, round, (D)round, round, round, (G)round, round, (D)round, round, round, (G)round, round, (A)round, round, round, (G)round, round.

Look a (F)round.

Dear

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you come out to (D)play?

Dear Pru dence,

greet the brand new day.

The (D)sun is up,

the (D)sky is blue,

it’s (Gmaj7)beau ti ful

and (Gm(maj7))so are you.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)come out to (D)play?

Dear Prudence — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dear Prudence" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 80 BPM.

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

About “Dear Prudence”

What key is "Dear Prudence" by The Beatles played in?
Dear Prudence 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 "Dear Prudence"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Prudence" 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 "Dear Prudence"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dear Prudence"?
"Dear Prudence" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dear Prudence" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dear Prudence" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dear Prudence" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dear Prudence" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.