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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey

Why does "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey".
What key is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" by Gerry & The Pacemakers played in?
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" 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 "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" was originally performed by Gerry & The Pacemakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D7, Dm, Em, G7, Gm7.
What other songs by Gerry & The Pacemakers can I play here?
Try "DON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey".
Can I see all the notes in "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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