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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dear Prudence" by The Beatles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Dear Prudence" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Dear Prudence" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Dear Prudence"?
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 "Dear Prudence" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dear Prudence"?
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. "Dear Prudence" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.