Dear Prudence

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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)so are you.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)come out up to play?

Dear Pru dence,

o pen up out your (D)eyes.

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)ev ’ry thing.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)o pen see your eyes?

Dear

Look a (D)round, round, round, round, round, (A)round, round, round, round, round, (D)round, round, round, round, round, (A)round, round, round, 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)so are you.

Dear Pru dence,

won’t you (G)come out to (D)play?

Dear Prudence — Simple Sheet Music

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"Dear Prudence" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dear Prudence”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dear Prudence"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Dear Prudence"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Ab, Am7, C, D, D7, F, G, +2 more.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Dear Prudence". Key of D, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.