Dear Prudence

by The Beatles
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Dear Prudence

Pick a learning view.

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

6 people have learned this song

"Dear Prudence" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Dear Prudence" 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. "Dear Prudence" is in D.
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.
Does "Dear Prudence" 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. "Dear Prudence" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Dear Prudence"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.