Ferry 'Cross The Mersey

by Gerry And The Pacemakers
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Lyrics

(D)Life

goes on (Am7)day af ter (D)day.

(D)Hearts

torn in (Am7)ev sec ’ry (D)way.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, ’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love

and here I’ll (D)stay.

(D)Peo

ple they (Am7)rush ev ’ry (D)where.

(D)Each

with their (Am7)own sec ret (D)care.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry ’cross the (F#m)Mer sey, and this (Em)al

ways take me (A7)there:

the place I (D)love.

(Em)Peo ple a (A7)round ev ’ry (D)cor ner,

they seem to (A7)smile and (D)say,

“We don’t (A7)care what your (F#m)name is boy,

(Em)we’ll nev er turn you a (A7)way.”

(D)So

I’ll con (Am7)tin ue to (D)say,

(D)here

I (Am7)al ways will (D)stay.

(Am7)So (D)fer ry

’cross the (F#m)Mer sey,

’cause this (Em)land’s

the place I (A7)love,

and here I’ll (D)stay,

and (Am7)here I’ll (D)stay,

(Am7)here I’ll (D)stay.

Ferry 'Cross The Mersey — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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About “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey”

Can I play "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" by Gerry And The Pacemakers played in?
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey 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 "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 And The Pacemakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.