Ferry 'Cross The Mersey

by Gerry & The Pacemakers
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Lyrics

(C)Life

goes on (Gm7)day af ter (C)day,

(C)hearts

torn in (Gm7)ev se ’ry (C)way.

(G7)So (C)fer ry ’cross the (Em)Mer sey ’cause this (Dm)land’s

the place I (G7)love

and here I’ll (C)stay.

(C)Peo

ple they (Gm7)rush ev ’ry (C)where

(C)each

with their (Gm7)own ways cret (C)care.

(G7)So (C)fer ry

’cross the (Em)Mer sey

’cause and (Dm)al

ways take me (G7)there,

the place I (C)stay.

(C)love.

(Dm)Peo ple a (G7)round ev ’ry (C)cor ner

they seem to (G7)smile and (C)say

we don’t (G7)care what (G7)your (Em)name is, boy,

(D7)we’ll nev er send you a (G7)way.

(C)stay,

and (Gm7)here I’ll (C)stay,

(Gm7)here I’ll (C)stay.

Ferry 'Cross The Mersey by Gerry & The Pacemakers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey”

What key is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" in?
"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" by Gerry & The Pacemakers is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
This arrangement of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" uses 6 chords: C, D7, Dm, Em, G7, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Gerry & The Pacemakers can I play here?
Try "DON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.