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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" 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, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"?
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 "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.
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 "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey". Key of D, 100 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.